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Sophia Wilson's Goal Gives the Portland Thorns a 1-0 Win over Denver
Wilson’s 10th goal and Mackenzie Arnold’s three saves gave Portland its first shutout in seven games.
- On Saturday, the Portland Thorns defeated the Denver Summit 1-0 at Providence Park, with more than 22,000 fans honoring former player Tobin Heath before the match.
- Colorado native Sophia Wilson scored the lone goal in the 44th minute after receiving a through ball from Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming, marking her 10th goal of the season.
- Denver goalkeeper Asman made five saves while facing 1.75 expected goals, while Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recorded her eighth clean sheet with three saves.
- The loss drops Denver to 6-8-6 and 11th place in the NWSL standings; coach Cushing told Burgundy Wave, "We've walked away disappointed that we haven't won the game."
- Midfielder Lindsey Heaps and goalkeeper Abby Smith should return soon, according to Cushing, as Denver faces the Chicago Stars at Centennial Stadium on Saturday, August 29.
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Sophia Wilson’s goal gives the Portland Thorns a 1-0 win over Denver
Sophia Wilson scored her 10th goal of the season and the Portland Thorns downed the Denver Summit 1-0 on Saturday night.In other action across the National Women’s Soccer League, the North Carolina Courage topped the Boston Legacy 2-1; and the Kansas City Current played to a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Reign.
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