NWSL Portland Thorns FC

Thorns FC Drop 1-0 Result against Ol Reign

Published on April 3, 2022 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - Playing their third match in eight days, Portland Thorns FC dropped their first result of the 2022 campaign tonight against OL Reign at Providence Park, a 1-0 loss. Portland will continue Challenge Cup play on Sunday, April 17, hosting expansion side San Diego Wave FC at 4 p.m.

Challenge Cup Form

Tonight's result ended an eight-game unbeaten streak in Challenge Cup play for Portland, posting a record of 5-0-3 in that span. It is the longest streak in the competition's history. In the 2022 Challenge Cup, Thorns FC are 2-1-1, and tied with OL Reign for first place in the West Division with 7 points. Portland and OL each have a league-high goal differential of three. Thorns FC have two games remaining in the West Division, hosting San Diego Wave FC at home (April 17) and facing Angel City FC on the road (April 24).

Goal-Scoring Plays

OLR - Rose Lavelle (Jessica Fishlock), 74th minute: Collecting the ball in center of the pitch, Jessica Fislock slipped a pass into the box finding Rose Lavelle, who took a touch and slotted it inside of the near post.

Notes:

Portland's eight-game unbeaten streak in Challenge Cup play came to an end tonight. It marks the longest streak in the competition's history.

Thorns FC have only conceded two goals in the 2022 Challenge Cup, tied for the league best.

The match was the 32nd meeting between Thorns FC and OL Reign across all NWSL competitions, which makes it the most-played fixture in NWSL history (Reign - W14, Thorns FC - W12, D6).

Natalia Kuikka led the team in shots (4) and shots on goal (2) tonight.

Sam Coffey had a team-best 89% passing accuracy, completing 42 of 47 attempted in her 90-minute performance tonight.

Coffey also led the team in possessions won (17) and interceptions (5).

Madison Pogarch earned her first start of the tournament.

Pogarch and Sophia Smith each won five duels for Portland.

Morgan Weaver appeared in her 15th Challenge Cup game. She has played in every Challenge Cup match in the tournament's existence and is the only Thorns FC player to appear in every match.

Abby Smith made her Providence Park debut for Portland.

Next Game

Following the international break, Thorns FC will host San Diego Wave FC at Providence Park on Sunday, April 17; kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (Pacific) on Paramount+.

Portland Thorns FC (2-1-1, 7pts) vs. OL Reign (2-0-1, 7pts)

(NWSL Challenge Cup)

April 2, 2022 - Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

Portland Thorns FC 0 0 0

OL Reign 0 1 1

Scoring Summary:

OLR: Lavelle (Fishlock), 74

Misconduct Summary:

OLR: Lopez (caution), 80

Lineups:

POR: GK A. Smith, D Hubly, D Menges, D Nally, M Kuikka (Klingenberg, 81), M Coffey, M Pogarch (Beckman, 46) , M Rodríguez (Moultrie, 58), M Sugita (Everett, 81), F S. Smith, F Sinclair © (Weaver, 58)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Bixby, M Porter, M Provenzano, F Betfort

TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Kuikka, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Kuikka, 2); FOULS: 21 (Rodríguez, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 5; SAVES: 3

OLR: GK Tullis-Joyce, D Cook, D Huerta, D Lopez, D Hiatt, M Fishlock ©, M Quinn, M Angelina (Miramontez, 81), M Lavelle (McClernon, 90+2), F Latsko (Stanton, 81), F Watt (Balcer, 65)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Ivory, M Van Der Jagt, M Athens, F King

TOTAL SHOTS: 10 (Fishlock, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (four players tied, 1); FOULS: 21 (Watt, 4); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 7; SAVES: 2

Referee: Elijio Arreguin

Assistant Referees: Seth Martin, Katarzyna Wasiak

4th Official: Dion Coxe

Attendance: 12,034

Weather: Partly cloudy, 59 degrees

All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial.

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