Rodman powers Washington Spirit past Portland Thorns 4‑1

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — Trinity Rodman had two goals and one assist, Clara Luvanga added a goal and two assists, Pietra Tordin scored for Portland, Melissa Bethi also scored, and Jessie Fleming recorded an assist as Washington Spirit W beat visiting Portland Thorns W 4-1 on Sunday at Audi Field in Washington, DC. Bethi opened the scoring in the 6th minute, Luvanga doubled the lead in the 34th, and Rodman made it 3-0 in the 35th. Tordin pulled Portland back in the 51st before Rodman restored the three-goal cushion in the 58th. Luvanga was booked in the 62nd. Bethi played 77 minutes before being substituted. Rodman played 90 minutes. Tordin played the full match. Fleming played 90 minutes for Portland. Washington improved to 3-1 in this competition and across all competitions, while Portland moved to 2-1-1 in both. Portland’s Perry received yellow cards in the 47th and 88th minutes, and Morgan was booked in the 82nd.