San Diego Wave W 0, Portland Thorns W 1

PORTLAND, Ore. (Interstat) — In a tense National Women’s Soccer League season opener that defied a late-game stalemate, rookie forward Reilyn Turner’s header in the final moments of regulation delivered the Portland Thorns a dramatic 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave on Sunday at Providence Park. The match, played before a raucous home crowd, was a defensive struggle for the vast majority of the 90 minutes, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. The game’s solitary moment of offensive brilliance arrived in the 94th minute, breaking open a contest that appeared destined for a scoreless draw. The decisive… Read more...