The U.S. women’s national team kicked off its Summer Series with a victory on Thursday over Portugal, winning 1-0 despite a low-production night from the attack in Houston.
On paper, the Americans seemed to outright dominate the game — taking 26 shots, forcing nine saves, and possessing for 65% of the game. Portugal remained pinned in its own defensive third for most of the game, breaking out to force keeper Alyssa Naeher to make only a single save on the night.
A goal in the 76th minute boosted the Americans in an otherwise sloppy night of attacking.