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Portland Thorns FC sit 7th in the NWSL at 12-7-8 after a 1-0 win over Washington Spirit. Sophia Wilson faces a two-game ban for violent conduct, shifting focus to Sam Hiatt's 54 accurate passes and Olivia Moultrie's 4 shots. We analyze if the Thorns can reach the playoffs without their primary striker. Topics include Hiatt's midfield dominance, Moultrie's offensive surge, and the tactical implications of the suspension on Portland's build-up play and defensive line.

In this episode: Wilson Suspension & Tactical Shift · Hiatt's Passing Dominance · Hypotheticals & Lightning Round.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nwsl/por/2026-10-11/transcript.html

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