Definitely a case where Thorns need to have a killer instinct on full display. A massively short-handed team is going to be going into the match in full knowledge that they will have to do something truly special to get a result and will be playing accordingly. We need to be at the same level of intensity.
I don't think we can count on watching this game on Paramount+. It's not listed there as an upcoming game, and the NWSL site lists only CBS TV for this game.
The NWSL availability report isn't posted yet (11:00 am Friday). While the Thorns need to be able to beat KC regardless, there are several difference makers on the KC injured list as of last week. It could be a very different game depending on who's healthy.
Finally, I appreciate this article on the Thorns, and I hope the Thorns won't be an afterthought on this site, but the Timbers-themed logo and the lead photo of Timbers supporters aren't a good look for parity. I'm happy to give you time to get things sorted out, but I really want to see the Thorns given equal billing, equal coverage. I have nothing at all against the Timbers, but I'm here for the Thorns.
Good catch! For some reason I thought it was on both. I will make that edit.
You absolutely will not have to worry about that. The STF team will ensure that we have equal billing. I am lucky to work with a managing editor who goes above and beyond.
Appreciate you bringing that up, this is something I will bring back to the team.
As someone who used to tune in local channels over the air, but is currently living in a location that doesn't get any OTA service, I've used Paramount+ to stream a lot of live local CBS (KOIN) over the past couple years, notably within the last couple weeks during March Madness. While this match may be listed as CBS-only, it SEEMS that there is always an option to livestream the local CBS affiliate. There could be a blackout situation, or maybe I just haven't tried this often enough to run into the inevitable disappointment, but I am anticipating that I, along with other P+ subscribers, will not have any issues streaming the match. Now, if we could just get them to do the same for CBSSN...
That's cuz it's live TV. They don't list the NCAA basketball games anywhere either but just click on the Live TV tab when one's going on, and there it is.
I assume this is a classic issue of departments/engineers/executives thinking from their own perspective and not the user's. As far as they're concerned, the match ISN'T streaming on Paramount+ because it doesn't go in their regular directory, they can't sell advertising for it, and the replay probably won't be available. The P+ team doesn't touch it. Instead it's just passing through the affiliate broadcast.
Okay, this all got me thinking... What if I just go to the Live TV tab now and scroll through upcoming KOIN6 shows until I get to tomorrow morning? Sure enough! There's the Thorns match tomorrow morning at 9:30am, just after S9 E13 of Lucky Dog (apparently a long-running show about rescue dogs, so get up half an hour early if that's your jam!). Hopefully, this CONFIRMS that the match will be streamable on P+ tomorrow morning.
I will not be shocked if Debinha plays. If Potter expects to lose with or without her, then he might sit her. But if she's in the 18, she'll start (my guess). Personally, I'd prefer she take the week off for safety. Debinha with an SEI hurts the whole league.
Road games are super tricky and I think this one will be a possible 12k+ crowd for them. It'll be tough especially with AD back there.
I think Portland will need to be as aggressive taking shots on goal as we've seen them. Even when we dominate that team, it's hard to put up more than a goal or two.
With their casualty list if the Current have any sense they’ll park the bus and grind out a scoreless draw then hope to win the reverse fixture when they’re healthy late in the season.
LaBonta had a career year last season and was a huge part of the Current playoff push. Before the Debinha move I thought she would be critical to KCC hopes to repeat that push. Until Debinha is in form they’re back to looking to LaBonta for goals. Can she? I’m not convinced that Debinha will be “Debinha” yet, so she might have to.
Have I ever showed you all this pic of Rhian Wilkinson I found at a castle on the Rhine?
https://ibb.co/StTjYpP
Definitely a case where Thorns need to have a killer instinct on full display. A massively short-handed team is going to be going into the match in full knowledge that they will have to do something truly special to get a result and will be playing accordingly. We need to be at the same level of intensity.
This!
Perfect comment explaining the game tomorrow.
They will come out and have an extra burst of energy from their supporters and it'll come down to a few moments. Hoping the Thorns can use it as fuel.
I don't think we can count on watching this game on Paramount+. It's not listed there as an upcoming game, and the NWSL site lists only CBS TV for this game.
The NWSL availability report isn't posted yet (11:00 am Friday). While the Thorns need to be able to beat KC regardless, there are several difference makers on the KC injured list as of last week. It could be a very different game depending on who's healthy.
Finally, I appreciate this article on the Thorns, and I hope the Thorns won't be an afterthought on this site, but the Timbers-themed logo and the lead photo of Timbers supporters aren't a good look for parity. I'm happy to give you time to get things sorted out, but I really want to see the Thorns given equal billing, equal coverage. I have nothing at all against the Timbers, but I'm here for the Thorns.
Good catch! For some reason I thought it was on both. I will make that edit.
You absolutely will not have to worry about that. The STF team will ensure that we have equal billing. I am lucky to work with a managing editor who goes above and beyond.
Appreciate you bringing that up, this is something I will bring back to the team.
I have many Thorns features coming up :)
As someone who used to tune in local channels over the air, but is currently living in a location that doesn't get any OTA service, I've used Paramount+ to stream a lot of live local CBS (KOIN) over the past couple years, notably within the last couple weeks during March Madness. While this match may be listed as CBS-only, it SEEMS that there is always an option to livestream the local CBS affiliate. There could be a blackout situation, or maybe I just haven't tried this often enough to run into the inevitable disappointment, but I am anticipating that I, along with other P+ subscribers, will not have any issues streaming the match. Now, if we could just get them to do the same for CBSSN...
This has worked for me in the past, I think it'll work. Thanks for bringing that up, I will be in a car so this is perfect.
The game is on big CBS which is nice but I drilled down on Paramount+ and it is definitely NOT on their upcoming schedule for tomorrow.
That's cuz it's live TV. They don't list the NCAA basketball games anywhere either but just click on the Live TV tab when one's going on, and there it is.
I assume this is a classic issue of departments/engineers/executives thinking from their own perspective and not the user's. As far as they're concerned, the match ISN'T streaming on Paramount+ because it doesn't go in their regular directory, they can't sell advertising for it, and the replay probably won't be available. The P+ team doesn't touch it. Instead it's just passing through the affiliate broadcast.
Okay, this all got me thinking... What if I just go to the Live TV tab now and scroll through upcoming KOIN6 shows until I get to tomorrow morning? Sure enough! There's the Thorns match tomorrow morning at 9:30am, just after S9 E13 of Lucky Dog (apparently a long-running show about rescue dogs, so get up half an hour early if that's your jam!). Hopefully, this CONFIRMS that the match will be streamable on P+ tomorrow morning.
I am so glad STF lives on!
I will not be shocked if Debinha plays. If Potter expects to lose with or without her, then he might sit her. But if she's in the 18, she'll start (my guess). Personally, I'd prefer she take the week off for safety. Debinha with an SEI hurts the whole league.
Thank you for your support, we so appreciate it!
I messaged Thad Bell of the KC Soccer Journal. Seems like Debinha will be playing.
Totally agreed, would rather they play at safe.
Totally hoping KC succeeds in the long run, but just always behind Portland. Please let there be no April Fools tomorrow.
Road games are super tricky and I think this one will be a possible 12k+ crowd for them. It'll be tough especially with AD back there.
I think Portland will need to be as aggressive taking shots on goal as we've seen them. Even when we dominate that team, it's hard to put up more than a goal or two.
With their casualty list if the Current have any sense they’ll park the bus and grind out a scoreless draw then hope to win the reverse fixture when they’re healthy late in the season.
LaBonta had a career year last season and was a huge part of the Current playoff push. Before the Debinha move I thought she would be critical to KCC hopes to repeat that push. Until Debinha is in form they’re back to looking to LaBonta for goals. Can she? I’m not convinced that Debinha will be “Debinha” yet, so she might have to.
Wow. KC's availability report from the NWSL website:
OUT:
Elizabeth Ball (hamstring)
Vanessa DiBernardo (knee)
Morgan Gautrat (lower leg)
Hanna Glas (knee)
Kristen Hamilton (knee)
Claire Lavogez (SEI – knee)
Sam Mewis (SEI – knee)
Desiree Scott (knee)
Mallory Weber (SEI – knee)
So Debinha will apparently play, but maybe it'll just be her and Franch alone out there....
What a bloodbath over there in KC especially so early in the season. Good time to be going there though.
Looks like they'll get Debinha back and I heard maybe Dibernardo too. Definitely a rough start.
No way they play Debinha a full 90 given that she's just coming back from injury. That would be some real terrible managing.