Portland Thorns fans. (Photo Copyright Patricia Giobetti for The Equalizer)
Portland will play host to the first inter-NWSL preseason tournament this spring. Thorns FC will host Seattle Reign FC, the Houston Dash and Oregon State University in a four-team tournament from March 27-April 2 at Providence Park.
Each matchday will consist of a doubleheader, with tickets starting at $8 per doubleheader. No word yet on whether or not the matches will be livestreamed.
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The tournament is a new concept for the National Women’s Soccer League, whose preseason games almost exclusively consist of playing college teams taking part in their spring season.
Below is the full schedule for the tournament:
2016 Preseason Tournament Schedule
Sunday, March 27 – Houston Dash vs. Oregon State at 5:30 p.m. ET; Thorns FC vs. Seattle Reign FC at 8 p.m. ET at Providence Park
Wednesday, March 30 – Seattle Reign FC vs. Houston Dash at 8 p.m. ET; Thorns FC vs. Oregon State at 10:30 p.m. ET at Providence Park
Saturday, April 2 – Seattle Reign FC vs. Oregon State at 5:30 p.m. ET; Thorns FC vs. Houston Dash at 8 p.m. ET at Providence Park
