Portland Thorns FC lost 2-0 on the road to the North Carolina Courage, with the Thorns’ three-match win streak and shutout streak coming to an end thanks to a brace from Lynn Williams.
The Thorns immediately put the Courage under pressure. Portland pressed North Carolina high up the pitch and pinned the Courage back. Natalia Kuikka tested Casey Murphy early with two well-hit shots from distance.
The Courage adjusted to Portland’s press and were able to switch the point of attack and find more space. That allowed them to have more success going forward.