NWSL Portland Thorns FC

Thorns FC Earn 1-1 Comeback Result on the Road against Orlando Pride

Published on August 14, 2021 under National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Portland Thorns FC News Release


ORLANDO, Fla. - In their third matchup this season, Thorns FC and the Orlando Pride played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night at Exploria Stadium. Orlando took the lead early in the first half, but Portland found the equalizer late in the game to earn a point on the road. Thorns FC extended their unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2) as Simone Charley tallied her team-leading fifth goal of the season.

Leading The Attack

Thorns FC (9-3-2, 29pts) have tallied 21 goals this season, which leads the NWSL. Charley tallied her team-leading fifth goal of the season. The goal was Charley's fourth with her head this year, which is the most for a single player in this regular season. Meghan Klingenberg notched her team-best third assist of the season, and 15th of her career with Portland, which ranks her second all-time in club history.

Thorns FC Against Orlando

Tonight's match marked the third and final meeting between Portland and Orlando in the regular season. In 14 matches played against Orlando, including playoffs, Thorns FC lead the all-time series with a record of 10-2-2. When playing on the road, they are 4-1-2, outscoring the Pride by a margin of 11-5. Portland has scored in all but one of its 14 previous meetings with the Pride.

Goal-Scoring Plays

ORL - Jodie Taylor (Courtney Petersen), 13th minute: Courtney Petersen sent in a cross from the left flank to the center of the box for Jodie Taylor, who deposited a header into the back of the net from close range.

POR - Simone Charley (Meghan Klingenberg), 78th minute: Klingenberg curled in a free kick from just outside of the 18-yard-box on the right side. Charley won it out of the air near the middle of the box, heading it into the far corner of the goal.

Notes:

Portland is 10-2-2 all-time against Orlando Pride, including playoffs, and 4-1-2 on the road.

Thorns FC (9-3-2) are at the top of the NWSL table with 29 points.

Portland extended its unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2).

Thorns FC lead the NWSL in goals scored (21) in the 2021 campaign.

Portland is tied with NJ/NY Gotham FC for the fewest goals allowed (8) in the league this season.

Thorns FC have allowed just four goals in their last eleven games, posting eight shutouts.

Portland has recorded 15 or more shots in 12 of its 14 regular-season matches.

Thorns FC have attempted an NWSL best 288 shots this season.

Simone Charley recorded her team-leading fifth goal of the 2021 campaign.

Charley's goal was her fourth with her head this season, an NWSL best.

Meghan Klingenberg tallied her team-best third assist of the season.

Klingenberg's assist was her 15th with Portland, moving her into second place all time for the club.

Angela Salem led the team in chances created with five.

Taylor Porter made her debut for Portland as a late game substitute.

Next Game

Thorns FC return home to play host the Women's International Champions Cup, starting with a match on Wednesday, Aug. 18, against the Houston Dash. The Aug. 18 match kicks off at 8 p.m. (Pacific) and features a national television broadcast on ESPN2.

Portland Thorns FC (9-3-2, 29pts) vs. Orlando Pride (5-4-6, 21pts)

August 14, 2021 - Exploria Stadium (Orlando, Fla.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

Portland Thorns FC 0 1 1

Orlando Pride 1 0 1

Scoring Summary:

ORL: Taylor (Petersen), 13

POR: Charley (Klingenberg), 78

Misconduct Summary:

ORL: Riley (caution), 37

ORL: Marta (caution), 56

ORL: McClernon (caution), 67

POR: Everett (caution), 86

ORL: Jonsdottir (caution), 89

ORL: Krieger (caution), 90+3

Lineups:

POR: GK Bixby, D Kuikka, D Menges ©, D Hubly, D Klingenberg (Pogarch, 82), M Rodríguez, M Salem (Porter, 90+3), M Moultrie (Westphal, 82), F Everett F Charley, F Smith

Substitutes Not Used: GK Hogan, D Nally, D Betfort, M Strom-Okimoto, F Lussi, F Weaver

TOTAL SHOTS: 17 (Charley, 7); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Charley, Smith, 2); FOULS: 12 (Everett, 5); OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 3; SAVES: 2

ORL: GK Harris, D McClernon (Pressley, 88), D Turner, D Krieger, D Riley (Kornieck, 88), M Jonsdottir, M Viggiano (Dougherty Howard, 60), M Petersen, F Marta, F Taylor (Tymrak, 82), F Leroux

Substitutes Not Used: GK Wilson, D Washington, D Haran, M Kim, M Thomas

TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (Taylor, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (Taylor, 3); FOULS: 14 (three players tied, 3); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 2; SAVES: 3

Referee: Matthew Franz

Assistant Referees: Jennifer Garner, Melissa Gonzales

4th Official: Alejo Calume

Attendance: N/A

Weather: Cloudy with a thunderstorm, 88 degrees

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