For the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit, this weekend’s semifinals will mark the first time they’ve hosted NWSL playoff games. An NWSL playoff record crowd is expected when the Thorns host theWestern New York Flash on Sunday. The semifinals kick off Friday night when the Spirit plays the Chicago Red Stars at the Maryland SoccerPlex.
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