Thorns 3 Red Stars 0: Midge Purce and Christine Sinclair lead Portlands rout, NWSL Highlights

The Portland Thorns made a big statement in the race for the NWSL Shield with a 30 win vs. the Chicago Red Stars. USWNT star Tobin Heath assisted the opening goal to Christine Sinclair and Midge Purce scored twice as the Thorns moved five points ahead of the North Carolina Courage and seven ahead of the Red Stars at the top of the NWSL standings. Subscribe to ESPN+ Get the ESPN App: Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: Exclusive interviews with Rachel Nichols Stephen A. Smith on ESPN ESPN on Social Media: Follow on Twitter: Like on Facebook: Follow on Instagram: Visit ESPN on YouTube to get uptotheminute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, NHL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball, soccer and more. More on