North Carolina Courage beat Portland Thorns FC, 2x1, on Saturday, on matchweek 1. Both Paul Riley's team and Mark Parsons's team held their first game in the competition.
The first-half ended with a goalless draw.
The first goal of the game was scored by Debinha, after 75 minutes. Debinha is on a scoring streak of 4 consecutive games scoring. with 80 minutes on the clock, Simone Charley fired home for Portland Thorns FC. Lynn Williams netted the last goal in stoppage time. Lynn Williams is on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games scoring.
After the result North Carolina Courage are 2nd in the table, with 3 points, while Portland Thorns FC sit 7th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Cary, NC's team . Meanwhile, Portland's team .