NWSL midweek action kicks off on Wednesday as Bay FC host Portland Thorns FC at PayPal Park in San Jose, Calif., for the first time. Bay FC will play their first game against Portland and the expansion side is on a two-game skid as they figure out how to get back in the win column. The Thorns are on a two-game win streak and will try to improve their record on the road. Fans can watch the game on CBS Sports Network.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game:
Viewing info
Date: Wednesday, May 1 | Time: 10 p.m. ET
Place: PayPal Park — San Jose, Calif.
TV: CBS Sports Network
Players to watch
Racheal Kundananji (Bay FC): The Zambia forward scored in her Bay FC debut last month. In four games this season, she’s scored one goal and created three chances. She’s had three consecutive starts for Bay FC and played 90 mins in each. Her four shots on target (xG 0.86) have been dangerous but she also plays collaboratively.
Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns FC): She leads the league in goals scored (five), shots (33), shots on goal…
