Pietra Tordin and Sophia Wilson fuel Portland Thorns attack ahead of NWSL playoff clash with Washington Spirit
After losing Olivia Moultrie to injury, Portland found an explosive dynamic duo capable of pulling off a quarterfinal upset against Washington's vulnerable defense
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