Nice Summary of Tournament

Playing for Cary: No. 1 Stanford vs. No. 2 Portland
Portland's biggest challenge early will come from within. Already down bodies after injuries to Rachael Rapinoe and Kendra Chandhoke, the Pilots will compete without Under-20 World Cup players Michelle Enyeart, Keelin Winters and Eli Reed. As the WCC champs adjust, Texas could prove their biggest external obstacle in the first three rounds. Until the floodgates opened against Missouri in the Big 12 tournament, Texas had allowed just three goals in six games against NCAA tournament qualifiers.

Stanford advances unless: Portland outplays the Cardinal. It's a game either team can take, without the other giving it away. For the Cardinal -- who could also face a dynamic offensive team in the third round if Oklahoma State advances -- valuing possession is critical. Oklahoma State isn't used to playing without the ball, and while Portland has more experience against other top-tier teams, it may not have the bodies left to chase the ball.