Sam Kerr nets first goal for Gotham FC in draw with Thorns
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:04 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Sam Kerr scored her first goal for Gotham FC since her return to the NWSL, helping the team secure a 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns on Friday night. Gotham took the lead early through Midge Purce. Portland tied the match before taking the lead with a goal from Jessie Fleming. Kerr equalized for Gotham off a corner kick. The match included a red card issued to Portland's Jayden Perry. Emily Sonnett from Gotham was stretchered off the field in the 11th minute; her injury's severity is currently unclear.
- •Gotham FC leads early with a goal from Midge Purce.
- •Portland responds with goals from Renee Lyle and Jessie Fleming.
- •Kerr's goal equals the score after she joins Gotham from Chelsea.
- •The match sees a red card issued to Portland's Jayden Perry.
- •Gotham's Emily Sonnett leaves the game on a stretcher.
- 7:16 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Kerr scores first goal after Gotham return, Emily Sonnett taken off field on stretcher
- 5:04 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Kerr scores for Gotham FC in 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns
"Seven years after she left the National Women’s Soccer League as its most prolific scorer, Sam Kerr marked her return to the league with her first goal since rejoining Gotham FC, an equalizer against Portland Thorns. The Australia striker was her own toughest critic, admitting she did not think much of her overall performance at Providence Park. But her goal in the 62nd minute saw Gotham tie 2-2, adding to goals from Midge Purce, Renee Lyles and Jessie Fleming. Jayden Perry was later sent off fo
"Sam Kerr scored her first goal since returning to the National Women's Soccer League to pull Gotham FC into a 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns on Friday night. In other NWSL action, the Orlando Pride beat the Chicago Stars 1-0; and the Houston Dash topped Bay FC 1-0. Guro Reiten found an unmarked Midge Purce in the second minute to give Gotham (9-3-4) the early lead.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 7:16 AMSam Kerr scores first goal after Gotham return, Emily Sonnett taken off field on stretcher
Seven years after she left the National Women’s Soccer League as its most prolific scorer, Sam Kerr marked her return to the league with her first goal since rejoining Gotham FC, an equalizer against Portland Thorns. The Australia striker was her own toughest critic, admitting she did not think much of her overall performance at Providence Park. But her goal in the 62nd minute saw Gotham tie 2-2, adding to goals from Midge Purce, Renee Lyles and Jessie Fleming. Jayden Perry was later sent off fo
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 5:04 AMSam Kerr scores for Gotham FC in 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns
Sam Kerr scored her first goal since returning to the National Women's Soccer League to pull Gotham FC into a 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns on Friday night. In other NWSL action, the Orlando Pride beat the Chicago Stars 1-0; and the Houston Dash topped Bay FC 1-0. Guro Reiten found an unmarked Midge Purce in the second minute to give Gotham (9-3-4) the early lead.
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