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Two teams with lots of expectations heading into the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season meet up on Friday night, as the Portland Thorns play host to the Seattle Reign.
The NWSL is back, and fans are excited for the return of one of the top women’s professional leagues in the world, regardless of sport. After a successful 2025 campaign, many are excited to see what happens in 2026.
The Thorns enter the new season looking to build off the success from last year, when they made it all the way to the semifinals of the NWSL Playoffs before falling to the second-seeded Washington Spirit. They have the returning Sophia Wilson, who is still getting back into shape, while they have strong players in the likes of Olivia Moultrie, who is developing into a talented young striker.
Portland already has a win under its belt this season, beating the Spirit 1-0 on the road.
The Reign had a sour end to the 2025 season. After falling out of the top four, they failed to rise to the occasion in the quarterfinals, falling to the Orlando Pride. Seattle got a little revenge during the opening weekend of action, beating the Pride in Orlando last week. The Reign hope they can be a top team in the league once again.