ORLANDO, Fla. – Opening their seventh season in the NWSL on the road, Portland Thorns FC received a pair of goals in four-minute span to secure a 2-0 win in their 2019 season opener against the Orlando Pride at Orlando City Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Caitlin Foord and Tobin Heath each finished the game with a goal and an assist. Foord’s goal was the first of her NWSL career.
Season Openers
With the win, Portland (1-0-0, 3pts) improved to 5-1-1 all-time in season-opening matches, winning five of its last six season openers.