Back to the Portland Timbers Newsfeed

NWSL CHALLENGE CUP MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns FC 0, Chicago Red Stars 0

HERRIMAN, Utah – Portland Thorns FC earned their first point in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup presented by P&G and Secret as they settled for a 0-0 draw against the Chicago Red Stars Wednesday morning at Zions Bank Stadium. The Thorns played much of the game on the front foot, outshooting the Red Stars 16-5 in the match while the Portland defense did not allow a Chicago shot on goal for the match to keep the clean sheet.

Match Moments

14' - CHANCE (POR) - Portland had a great opportunity in the first half as midfielder Celeste Boureille lofted a ball up over the defense for forward Morgan Weaver near the penalty spot but her volleyed shot was narrowly pushed over the bar by Chicago goalkeeper Emily Boyd.