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Wilson Converts Penalty Kick to Pull Thorns Into a 2-2 Draw with the Royals
Wilson converted a stoppage-time penalty for her fifth goal as Portland ended Utah’s 10-match unbeaten run.
- Sophia Wilson scored a penalty kick in stoppage time on Saturday, giving the Portland Thorns a 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals in a matchup between the league's top teams.
- Entering the match unbeaten in their last 10 games, the first-place Royals aimed to maintain their lead atop the standings. Portland sought to protect its home fortress.
- Olivia Moultrie opened the scoring in the 21st minute for the Thorns, but Kiana Palacios equalized in the 44th. After Clo Lacasse gave Utah a 2-1 lead in the 50th minute, Alexa Spaanstra fouled Jayden Perry to set up Wilson's late equalizer.
- Portland's draw extended its unbeaten home streak to over 10 regular-season matches, though it ended the team's 637-minute home shutout streak. The Thorns remain competitive near the top of the standings.
- In other NWSL action Saturday, the Washington Spirit defeated the Seattle Reign 2-1, while the Kansas City Current topped the Boston Legacy 1-0. The Current remain unbeaten at home.
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Wilson converts penalty kick to pull Thorns into a 2-2 draw with the Royals
Sophia Wilson scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give the Portland Thorns a 2-2 draw with the Utah Royals in a matchup of the league’s top teams.
·New York, United States
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Royals extend unbeaten streak to 10 matches in 2-2 draw at Portland
PORTLAND (ABC4) — The Utah Royals saw a chance at sole possession of first place slip away in the closing minutes Saturday, settling for a 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns at Providence Park. D…
·Salt Lake City, United States
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Late miscues send Utah Royals to 2-2 draw in first-place showdown with Portland Thorns
In a battle for first place in the NWSL, the Utah Royals nearly beat the host Portland Thorns on Saturday but had to settle for a 2-2 draw after a series of late game-changing events.
·Salt Lake City, United States
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right2Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
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