# Portland Thorns Down KC and NC Courage Match Preview

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Podcast: [The Rose City Breakdown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rose-city-breakdown-7715917)
Published: 2026-04-03T07:29:05+00:00
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## Resource

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown. Melina Gaspar is back and gives you a closer look at the Portland Thorns' decisive win over KC Current. In Melina's corner, she breaks down the impact of Olivia Moultrie, Cassandra Bogere, Soph Wilson, and so much more. To preview the NC Courage matchup, Phuoc Nguyen catches up with The Lion's Pitch to preview the latest matchup. Trevor Knoblich and Katherine Cleary discuss Manaka's return, how dangerous the North Carolina midfield could be, which matchups will decide the outcome, and much more. Be sure to listen to their wonderful podcast! https://www.lionspitch.com/podcast-archive/

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