Thorns rise after ending Pride’s 24-game unbeaten run
Portland Thorns rise in this week’s NWSL power rankings after giving Orlando Pride their first defeat of the season, while Seattle is eliminated from playoffs.
Liverpool’s Luis Diaz scored a second-half hat trick as they maintained their perfect Champions League campaign with a 4-0 victory over Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
Real Madrid’s injury problems continued to mount as VinicÍus Junior was forced off during Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Colombia on Friday.
Chelsea and Canada defender Ashley Lawrence has said the upcoming London derby against Arsenal will be a “tough battle” and a “really good test” for her side after an unbeaten start to the season.
