The Portland Thorns, the 2022 National Women’s Soccer League champions, began its title defense with a dominant 4-0 home win over the Orlando Pride on Sunday.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Reigning National Women’s Soccer League MVP Sophia Smith scored in the 22nd minute and the defending champion Portland Thorns opened the season with a 4-0 victory at home over the Orlando Pride on Sunday.
It was the 100th victory for the Thorns, the first NWSL team to reach that milestone. Portland, which has won three league titles, unfurled its 2022 championship banner at Providence Park before the game.
Morgan Weaver scored an early goal for
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