In a rematch of the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup Championship, Portland Thorns FC defeated NJ/NY Gotham FC, 1-0, on Sunday afternoon at Red Bull Arena. Crystal Dunn scored the game-winning goal with her first goal as a member of Thorns FC.
Portland fired 22 shots at the Gotham net with eight of those being on target. On the other end of the field, goalkeeper Adrianna Franch made three saves for her second shutout in league play this season.
Meghan Klingenberg notched an assist and was a constant presence going forward, finishing with a game-high six chances created.