LIVE: NWSL Challenge Cup quarter-final, North Carolina Courage v Portland Thorns FC
Usually in the knock-out rounds of the NWSL, if the result is a draw at the end of 90 minutes, the game goes to extra time before penalties.
However, to reduce injury risk at the tournament the organisers have decided in the case of a draw, the match will go straight to penalties.
Welcome back to the NWSL Challenge Cup!
North Carolina Courage v Portland Thorns is the first quarter-final of the tournament
If the game ends in a draw, the two teams will automatically go to penalties.
Courage have won all of their games so far whereas Thorns have not yet won a game.
Thorns release starting 11
The Thorns have announced who will be starting for them in this quarter-final!
Amy Rodriguez remains on the bench while goalkeeper Bella Bixby is out of the match.
Courage unveiled their starting squad
Courage have released their starting squad
The set up is mostly the same apart from US international Jessica McDonald, who is sitting on the bench.
So far in the tournament she has been injured so she may make her first appearance today.
15 minutes until kick off
Just 15 minutes now until the quarter-final kicks off!
Who will win this knock-out game?
Teams are warming up
Both teams are out on the pitch warming up for this clash!
Just a few minutes from kick off now
National anthem
As the national anthem plays in the stadium the majority of the players and staff have taken a knee
Kick off!
We are underway in Utah!
Courage v Thorns 1 min: 0-0
Early chance for Courage!
Hamilton is just inches away from connecting with a Williams cross
Courage v Thorns 1 min: 0-0
Thorns corner
Courage v Thorns 2 min: 0-0
Thorns cross in but it does not connect with anyone
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