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Sophia Wilson scores as Portland Thorns secure 1-0 victory over Denver

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:48 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Sophia Wilson scores as Portland Thorns secure 1-0 victory over Denver

Summary

Sophia Wilson scored her 10th goal of the season to lead the Portland Thorns to a 1-0 win against Denver Summit on Saturday night. The decisive goal came in the 44th minute following an assist from teammate Jessie Fleming. This victory marks the Thorns' first shutout in seven matches. Mackenzie Arnold made three saves for her eighth clean sheet of the season. The match took place at Providence Park in Portland, where the Thorns honored former player Tobin Heath prior to kickoff. Denver was missing midfielder Lindsey Heaps due to an injury.

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By the Numbers

•Wilson scored the only goal in the 44th minute.
•Mackenzie Arnold recorded her eighth clean sheet of the season.
•Portland improves to 11-6-4 in the NWSL.
•Denver drops to 6-8-6 and misses key players due to injury.
•The match was held at Providence Park.

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4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Sophia Wilson's goal gives the Portland Thorns a 1-0 win over Denver

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In other action across the National Women’s Soccer League, the North Carolina Courage topped the Boston Legacy 2-1; and the Kansas City Current played to a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Reign. Wilson finished in the 44th minute after a through ball from Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming.
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