The defending NWSL Champions the Portland Thorns won their season opener over the Orlando Pride 4-0 and sent a clear message to the rest of the league that they are coming back for more.
Portland had a club record goal differential of +25 ahead of the next two teams at +13 in 2022, OL Reign and North Carolina Courage.
The season could not of started much better for the Thorns with Mike Norris also picking up his first head coaching win.
“I’m really proud. I asked a group to start well, from the first whistle.