Spirit drop season opener to Thorns 1-0
Published on March 14, 2026.
The Portland Thorns defeated the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the National Women's Soccer League season opener. This was the first road shutout for the Thorns against the Spirit since 2021. Trinity Rodman started for the Spirit after signing a three-year deal to return to the team in the offseason. Sophia Wilson, who didn't play last season, played her first minutes in over a year in a preseason match against Monterrey. The game was attended by a sellout crowd of 19,215.
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