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Pietra Tordin's hat trick lifts Thorns past Legacy in 4-3 thriller

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:55 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Pietra Tordin's hat trick lifts Thorns past Legacy in 4-3 thriller

Summary

Pietra Tordin scored three goals as the Portland Thorns defeated the Boston Legacy 4-3 on August 10 at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Tordin's hat trick provided Portland with a crucial lead despite a strong comeback attempt from Boston. After a quick start, Portland led 3-0 before Boston reduced the deficit with two goals in the second half. Thorns coach Robert Vilahamn was ejected in the 58th minute, adding pressure as the Legacy pushed for an equalizer. Other matches saw Angel City FC draw with Seattle Reign 2-2, and Bay FC play to a scoreless draw against the Chicago Stars.

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By the Numbers

•Thorns improve to 10-6-4 in NWSL standings.
•Boston Legacy drops to 5-10-5 after the loss.
•Angel City FC and Seattle Reign finish with a 2-2 draw.
•Bay FC and Chicago Stars end in a scoreless draw.

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4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Thorns survive Legacy rally behind Tordin’s hat trick in 4-3 win

What they're saying

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Pietra Tordin scored three goals and the visiting Portland Thorns held off the Boston Legacy 4-3 on Sunday in the first meeting between the teams. In the day’s other National Women’s Soccer League matches, Angel City FC and the Seattle Reign played to a 2-2 draw, and Bay FC and the Chicago Stars went scoreless. At Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Tordin’s first career hat trick gave Portland enough cushion to survive Boston’s comeback attempt after Thorns coach Robert Vilahamn was ejected in the 58th minute for intentionally deflecting a dead ball away from play.
— Yahoo Sportsby DREW RENNER

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