Associated Press
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Reilyn Turner and Pietra Tordin scored for the Portland Thorns in a 2-0 win over the Spirit of Washington Sunday, which ended the Spirit’s five-game road winning streak to open the season.
The Thorns (5-3-4) remained undefeated at Providence Park this season. Portland hasn’t lost a home game in eight straight games dating back to last year.
Olivia Moultrie crossed the ball to Jessie Flemingwho delivered it to Turner in front for a goal in the 39th minute. Turner leads the Thorns with four goals this season.
Late in the first half, Thorns forward Caiya Hanks was brought down by another player on a breakaway and was holding her left knee. After being treated by the trainers, she was helped off the field.
Portland was already missing forward Sophia Wilson, who is on maternity leave, and Morgan Weaverout for the season with a right knee injury.
Moments after the Thorns goalkeeper Bella Bixby dived to stop a Makenna Morris shot, Portland’s Tordin scored to make it 2-0 in the 82nd minute.
The Spirit (7-4-1) have never won a game at Providence Park in 15 meetings.
Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, who with Wilson was part of the U.S. team that won gold at the Paris Olympics last summer, remains out indefinitely due to a return issue.
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