PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — The Portland Thorns opened their NWSL season with a 2-0 victory over the Houston Dash on Sunday at Providence Park. Deyna Castellanos opened the scoring just three minutes into the match. Midfielder Jessie Fleming added a second goal in the 35th minute, assisted by substitute Danielle Colaprico. The Thorns’ defense secured the clean sheet against a Dash team that was held scoreless. The result improved Portland to a perfect start in league play, while Houston began its campaign with a loss. The final score matched the projection from Interstat’s game simulator.