Christine Sinclair has returned, Amandine Henry's injury is being managed and the Portland Thorns are preparing to take on the Boston Breakers this weekend.

Portland plays host to Boston on Sunday at 4 p.m. at Providence Park.

Thorns coach Mark Parsons spoke after training on Wednesday about having Sinclair back and about how hard it can be to ease the former University of Portland star back into training.

"It's her first day back," Parsons said, calling her by her nickname. "(And) it's back-to-normal Sinc."

Where he wanted to give her just a three-quarters work load, he said the Thorns captain was in a hurry to do more.

It was, "all right, Sinc, calm down. ... Let's get you ready for Sunday," Parsons said. "I'm sure she'll be 100 percent ready, roaring to go on Sunday."

Here's the injury update:

Henry: Henry, in her first match back after playing for France in the Olympics, started against the Reign, but had to come out in the 18th minute. Parsons said: "She had an issue with her back. It's loosened up a lot. She was in light training today. Right now, the signs are great. We hope that she'll start on Sunday. I think she's feeling good."

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