Angel City FC and Portland Thorns Draw 1-1 in Hard-Fought Match
Kennedy Fuller and Reilyn Turner scored first-half goals as both teams navigated early-season challenges and key player absences.
- Kennedy Fuller scored in the ninth minute to give Angel City FC an early lead, marking her second career NWSL goal.
- Reilyn Turner equalized for the Portland Thorns in the 30th minute, scoring her first regular-season NWSL goal.
- Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson made critical saves, including a late effort to deny Hina Sugita's long-range shot in the 83rd minute.
- Portland Thorns goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recorded four saves, preserving the draw in a tightly contested second half.
- The result leaves Angel City FC with two points from two matches and Portland Thorns with one point, as both teams manage player absences, including Sydney Leroux and Sophia Wilson.