Portland Thorns FC advanced to the final of the Women’s International Champions Cup after a thrilling two-goal comeback. Natalia Kuikka and Olivia Moultrie each scored her first goal for the Thorns to erase the damage done by a Shea Groom brace. Shelby Hogan saved three penalties in the shootout, sending the Thorns to their second final of the season and the second hosted in Providence Park.
“At the beginning of the season when we were talking about the goals we had for this season one of the things was ‘let’s win as many things as possible,’” said defender Becky Sauerbrunn in the Thorns’ media availability.