Sophia Smith’s early goal propels the Thorns to a 1-0 win over San Diego Wave FC. Portland picked up their first three points of the season and coach Rhian Wilkinson earned her first win at the helm. Abby Smith, Taylor Porter and Natalie Beckman made their debuts for the Portland Thorns. A. Smith kept her first clean sheet for the Thorns and Porter and Beckman came on as second-half substitutes.
The Thorns and the Wave started quickly as both teams looked to strike in transition. In the fifth minute, Sophia Smith gave the Thorns an early lead.