The NWSL always loves to keep the audience on its toes, with last week’s batch of games proving that early season form might not define each team — for better or for worse.
The reversal of fortunes has been good news for the Portland Thorns, who are on a five-match winning streak after moving Mike Norris from his role as head coach to one as the technical director, rising from last place to fourth place in the process. There are also signs of life for the Houston Dash, who notched only their second win of the season on Sunday, and NJ/NY Gotham FC, who have scored in four consecutive games after scoring just twice in their first four games. On the flip side, a North Carolina Courage team that looked very convincing at the start of the season has now won just one of the last five, the most recent of which was a 1-0 loss to the Kansas City Current on Sunday.
As the NWSL inches closer to the midway point of the season, here’s a look at the weekend that was — and the body of work some teams are already building.
Resurgent Thorns
What a difference a coaching change makes for the Thorns, who look like a more familiar version of themselves since Rob Gale took the reins a month ago. The team’s attacking operation…
