Jodie Taylor and Bethany Balcer were on the score sheet for Reign FC’s victory over rivals Portland Thorns, clinching a spot in the playoffs for Seattle. (edited)
Margaret Purce tapped in two goals after Christine Sinclair’s opener to give the Portland Thorns a comfortable 3-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars.
NWSL: Crystal Dunn (4′) Portland Thorns 0-1 North Carolina Courage
The Portland Thorns scored twice in the second half to overcome the North Carolina Courage in a rematch of the 2017 and 2018 NWSL Championships.
Canadian international Christine Sinclair scored a goal of the year candidate for Portland Thorns FC.
Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride combined for seven goals in a wild match in the NWSL, capped by a 94th minute winner by Portland’s Tyler Lussi.
Tobin Heath scores a goal off a back heel kick for the Portland Thorns.
Take a look at the best moments from NWSL week 2, including an eight goal thriller in Chicago.
Get caught up with all the goals from the opening weekend of the 2019 NWSL season, including victories for the Washington Spirit and the Portland Thorns.
North Carolina Courage avenged their 2017 NWSL Championship defeat to Portland Thorns with a dominant victory in Portland in the 2018 final.