The Chicago Red Stars ended the match with 9 players and 0 points after what was a poor performance against top-of-the-league Portland. 3-0 was the final score in a match that was dominated by the league leaders.
The first looks at goal for both sides came through their respective star forward players. Sophia Smith of the Thorns nearly found the back of the net in the 17th minute with a long ranged effort with her left foot. To the great relief of a diving Alyssa Naeher however, Smith’s shot was just wide of the post.
Then came Mal Pugh.