PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC squared off against the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team, falling 1-0 in their second match of three as part of the Thorns Spring Invitational presented by Tillamook at Merlo Field on the campus of the University of Portland on Wednesday night.
In the first match of the day, Reign FC recorded a 2-1 win over the Chicago Red Stars. The Red Stars secured an early lead with a goal in the sixth minute from Katie Johnson. Reign FC leveled the match in the 38th minute, receiving a goal from Morgan Andrews, while Theresa Nielsen tallied the game-winner in the 64th minute.