Portland Thorns W lineup vs North Carolina Courage W

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Portland Thorns W's expected lineup vs North Carolina Courage W, Sat 24 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 6 matches): Arnold (6); Nijstad (6), Perry (5), Vignola (5), Reyes (5); Fleming (6); Tordin (6), Weaver (5), Smith (5), Turner (4), Hanks (4). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Bay FC W match on 18 Oct.

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Portland Thorns W predicted lineup vs North Carolina Courage W

MOST USED XI

Portland Thorns W's expected lineup at home to North Carolina Courage W in the NWSL Women is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Arnold in goal, a back four of Nijstad, Perry, Vignola and Reyes, and Tordin, Weaver, Smith, Turner and Hanks further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 5 of the last 6 matches.
  • Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Portland Thorns W, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Robert Vilahamn
Since Mar 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 5 of last 6
4-2-3-1
83%
4-1-4-1
17%

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Based on 6 official matches this season

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What is Portland Thorns W's expected lineup?
Portland Thorns W's expected lineup at home to North Carolina Courage W in the NWSL Women is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Arnold in goal, a back four of Nijstad, Perry, Vignola and Reyes, and Tordin, Weaver, Smith, Turner and Hanks further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Arnold, Nijstad, Perry, Vignola, Reyes, Fleming, Tordin, Weaver, Smith, Turner, Hanks.
Who started Portland Thorns W's last match?
Portland Thorns W's starting XI on 18 Oct 2026 in the USA NWSL Women (4-2-3-1): M. Arnold, R. Reyes, Carolyn Lisette Calzada, J. Perry, M. Vignola, N. Nijstad, J. Fleming, Caiya Hanks, P. Tordin, M. Weaver, R. Turner.
What was Portland Thorns W's last result?
Portland Thorns W drew with Bay FC W 2–2 on 18 Oct 2026.
When did Portland Thorns W last win?
Portland Thorns W last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Orlando Pride W 4–1.
Who takes penalties for Portland Thorns W?
S. Smith has taken the most penalties for Portland Thorns W this season, scoring 4 of 4.
Who has made the most starts for Portland Thorns W this season?
M. Arnold leads with 6 starts for Portland Thorns W across all competitions this season.
What formation does Portland Thorns W use most often?
Portland Thorns W have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 6 matches this season.
Which Portland Thorns W goalkeeper has started the most this season?
M. Arnold has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Portland Thorns W this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Portland Thorns W defender has started the most this season?
N. Nijstad has made the most starts as defender for Portland Thorns W this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Portland Thorns W midfielder has started the most this season?
J. Fleming has made the most starts as midfielder for Portland Thorns W this season, starting 6 matches.
Which Portland Thorns W forward has started the most this season?
P. Tordin has made the most starts as forward for Portland Thorns W this season, starting 6 matches.
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