PORTLAND, Oregon (Friday, September 13, 2024) – Portland Thorns (8-9-3, 27 points) fell 1-0 to the Chicago Red Stars.
Chicago found the opening goal in the 16th minute when Mackenzie Arnold got caught off her line, creating an open shot on goal for Ally Schlegel to give her team the 1-0 lead. The Thorns were unable to create any real threats, heading into the locker room with the one-goal deficit.
In the first minute of the second half Chicago was awarded a penalty kick for a foul inside the 18-yard-box by Reyna Reyes, but Arnold was able to block Mallory Swanson’s shot preventing the goal.
The Thorns’ best chance came in the 74th minute when Sophia Smith launched a cross to Morgan Weaver, but the forward’s shot fell directly into the arms of Chicago goalkeeper Alyssa Naher. Unable to put the ball into the back of the net, the Thorns suffered the 1-0 loss at home to the Chicago Red Stars.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns set off on a 14-day road trip which includes two visits to San Diego Wave and a match against Angel City, beginning on Wednesday, September 18 for game two of the Concacaf W Champions League against the Wave.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
CHI: Ally Schlegel 16th minute: Catching the goalkeeper off her line, Schlegel placed the ball into the open net to take the early lead.
LINEUPS:
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Reyna Reyes (Nicole Payne 83’), Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelli Hubly, Marie Müller, Hina Sugita (Izzy D’Aquila 90’), Sam Coffey, Sophia Smith, Olivia Moultrie (Morgan Weaver 66’), Alexa Spaanstra (Jessie Fleming 75’), Christine Sinclair (Reilyn Turner 75’)
Subs not used: Shelby Hogan, Isabella Obaze, Sophie Hirst, Marissa Sheva
Chicago Red Stars (4-3-3): Alyssa Naeher, Taylor Malham, Hannah Anderson, Cari Roccaro, Natalia Kuikka, Bea Franklin, Julia Grosso, Mallory Swanson (Chardonnay Curran 83’), Jameese Joseph (Jenna Bike 45’), Ludmila (Ally Cooke 90+7’), Ally Schlegel (Leilanni Nesbeth 61’)
Subs not used: Julia Bianchi, Shea Groom, Sarah Griffith, Mackenzie Wood, Tatumn Milazzo
PORTLAND, Oregon (Friday, September 13, 2024) – Portland Thorns (8-9-3, 27 points) fell 1-0 to the Chicago Red Stars.
Chicago found the opening goal in the 16th minute when Mackenzie Arnold got caught off her line, creating an open shot on goal for Ally Schlegel to give her team the 1-0 lead. The Thorns were unable to create any real threats, heading into the locker room with the one-goal deficit.
In the first minute of the second half Chicago was awarded a penalty kick for a foul inside the 18-yard-box by Reyna Reyes, but Arnold was able to block Mallory Swanson’s shot preventing the goal.
The Thorns’ best chance came in the 74th minute when Sophia Smith launched a cross to Morgan Weaver, but the forward’s shot fell directly into the arms of Chicago goalkeeper Alyssa Naher. Unable to put the ball into the back of the net, the Thorns suffered the 1-0 loss at home to the Chicago Red Stars.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns set off on a 14-day road trip which includes two visits to San Diego Wave and a match against Angel City, beginning on Wednesday, September 18 for game two of the Concacaf W Champions League against the Wave.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
CHI: Ally Schlegel 16th minute: Catching the goalkeeper off her line, Schlegel placed the ball into the open net to take the early lead.
LINEUPS:
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Reyna Reyes (Nicole Payne 83’), Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelli Hubly, Marie Müller, Hina Sugita (Izzy D’Aquila 90’), Sam Coffey, Sophia Smith, Olivia Moultrie (Morgan Weaver 66’), Alexa Spaanstra (Jessie Fleming 75’), Christine Sinclair (Reilyn Turner 75’)
Subs not used: Shelby Hogan, Isabella Obaze, Sophie Hirst, Marissa Sheva
Chicago Red Stars (4-3-3): Alyssa Naeher, Taylor Malham, Hannah Anderson, Cari Roccaro, Natalia Kuikka, Bea Franklin, Julia Grosso, Mallory Swanson (Chardonnay Curran 83’), Jameese Joseph (Jenna Bike 45’), Ludmila (Ally Cooke 90+7’), Ally Schlegel (Leilanni Nesbeth 61’)
Subs not used: Julia Bianchi, Shea Groom, Sarah Griffith, Mackenzie Wood, Tatumn Milazzo
