CARY, N.C. – Portland Thorns FC conceded a pair of first-half goals and were unable to overcome the two-goal deficit, falling 2-1 to the North Carolina Courage on Sunday afternoon at Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. Lindsey Horan tallied an early second-half goal for Portland, her league-leading 10th of the season, while Caitlin Foord made her Thorns FC debut in the match.
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Horan recorded her 10th goal of the season in the match. In her last six games, Horan has tallied six goals, including a goal in each of the last three matches in which she has appeared for Portland.