Sophia Wilson receives red card during NWSL match against Boston Legacy

Sophia Wilson was shown a red card in the first half of a match against the Boston Legacy on October 3, leading to a 4-2 loss for the Portland Thorns. The incident occurred in the 22nd minute when Wilson pulled the hair of Boston’s Laís Araújo, resulting in an immediate dismissal by referee Calin Radosav. The red card diminishes Portland's chances of securing a playoff home match, as they were expected to win against an already eliminated expansion team. Wilson will now be suspended for at least one match, with a potential additional game pending a review by the NWSL disciplinary committee. Following the match, she was called up to join the U.S. women's national team for upcoming friendlies against Spain.

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