The Thorns used late goals by Dagny Brynjarsdottir and Lindsey Horan to pull out the victory.
The Portland Thorns (6-0-5, 23 points) needed late goals by Dagny Brynjarsdottir and Lindsey Horan to preserve their 11 match unbeaten run, defeated the Orlando Pride (5-6-0, 15 points) 2-1 at Camping World Stadium in front of 7,143.
The first half was a contrast in styles, as the Thorns looked to slowly build up their possession-based attack, while the Pride tried to quickly spring the speedy duo Alex Morgan and Jasmyne Spencer behind the Thorns defensive line, producing some spectacular changes, including an huge double save by Michelle Betos in the 24th minute.