TRANSFER WINDOW, the bench, Jessie Flemings heroics, backline shape, and the Pietra Tordin “Conundrum”

Welcome back to the Rose City Breakdown!

On this episode, Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win) and Melina Gaspar discuss all things Portland Thorns.

- Match recap of Portland Thorns' 1-1 draw at Gotham FC

- Defensive shape improvements

- Bench issues? Robert Vilahamn has only used four total subs the past two matches

- Zero minutes for Reyna Reyes, Reilyn Turner, and Marie Müller

- Concerns key players could be leaving soon?

- The Pietra Tordin 'Conundrum' - Is her versatility helping or hurting her/team?

- Melina's Corner: Jessie Fleming masterclass and a lot of positives from M.A. Vignola, Carolyn Calzada and the backline

- Washington Spirit preview

- Transfer Window's major priority and what to expect