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Ex-FSU standout Dagný Brynjarsdóttir shines for Thorns against Pride

Dagný Brynjarsdóttir substituted into Sunday's game for Portland in the 71st minute with her team down 1-0. In the 80th minute, she scored her third goal of the season to tie the game and effectively shift the momentum.

Portland would go on to earn a 2-1 win over Orlando.

Brynjarsdóttir is from Iceland, but Florida became a second home to her when she attended Florida State from 2011-2014.

"I've been waiting since the season started to come back to Florida. I really love Florida," Brynjarsdóttir said. "I'm really happy to be back and I still have some Florida State fans in the stands, so I'm happy.