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PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, September 26, 2026) – The Portland Thorns converted a late goal to secure a point in its 1-1 draw against the Houston Dash on Saturday evening at Providence Park.
The Thorns faced an uphill battle early in the match when Houston midfielder Kat Rader chipped the ball into the Portland goal in the 10th minute of the match. Throughout the remainder of the first half, Portland continued to push into the Houston third to try and level it up but went into halftime a goal down.
Heading into the second half, the Thorns continued to dominate the possession, denying the Dash any opportunity to build while simultaneously fighting to equalize.
A ball from forward Sophia Wilson found itself in the feet of defender Marie Müller in Houston’s box and the German international struck the ball into the net with force to get the Thorns back into the match in the 85th minute.
Portland continued to push in the dying moments of the match to try and get a late win, but the fixture ultimately ended in a draw that saw both sides share a point a piece.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns are back at Providence Park to host Boston Legacy FC for the first time on Saturday, October 3. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 5:45 pm PT on ION and KNKR-2. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
TEAM NOTES
GOAL BREAKDOWN
First Half
HOU - Kat Rader (Kate Faasse) 10’
Second Half
POR - Marie Müller (Sophia Wilson) 85’
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), M.A. Vignola (Marie Müller 59’), Jayden Perry, Carolyn Calzada, Reyna Reyes, Jessie Fleming-C, Nina Nijstad, Caiya Hanks, Pietra Tordin, Morgan Weaver (Reilyn Turner 59’), Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Cassandra Bogere, Maddie Padelski, Shae Harvey, Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Renee Lyles
Houston Dash (4-2-3-1): Jane Campbell (GK), Lisa Boattin, Leah Klenke, Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson, Sarah Puntigam, Maggie Graham, Miljana Ivanovic (Khyah Harper 64’), Kat Rader (Sophie Schmidt 79’), Kiki Van Zanten (Linda Ullmark 56’), Kate Faasse (Clarissa Larisey 63’)
Subs not used: Caroline DeLisle (GK), Messiah Bright, Natalie Bain, Cate Hardin, Jordan Brewster
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Marie Müller (Yellow) 77’
HOU: Kiki Van Zanten (Yellow) 39’, Bench (Yellow) 90+2’
MATCH STATS
POR | HOU
Goals: 1|1
Assists: 1|1
Possession: 55|45
Shots: 20|6
Shots on Target: 5|2
Saves: 0|0
Tackles: 12|15
Tackles Won: 9|8
Interceptions: 10|15
Fouls: 9|16
Offsides: 1|0
Corner Kicks: 8|1
ATTENDANCE: 18, 247
Referee: Trevor Wiseman
Assistant Referee 1: Matt Trotter
Assistant Referee 2: Clarence Clark
4th Official: Dion Coxe-Trieger
VAR: Shawn Tehini
Assistant VAR: Melissa Beck
PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, September 26, 2026) – The Portland Thorns converted a late goal to secure a point in its 1-1 draw against the Houston Dash on Saturday evening at Providence Park.
The Thorns faced an uphill battle early in the match when Houston midfielder Kat Rader chipped the ball into the Portland goal in the 10th minute of the match. Throughout the remainder of the first half, Portland continued to push into the Houston third to try and level it up but went into halftime a goal down.
Heading into the second half, the Thorns continued to dominate the possession, denying the Dash any opportunity to build while simultaneously fighting to equalize.
A ball from forward Sophia Wilson found itself in the feet of defender Marie Müller in Houston’s box and the German international struck the ball into the net with force to get the Thorns back into the match in the 85th minute.
Portland continued to push in the dying moments of the match to try and get a late win, but the fixture ultimately ended in a draw that saw both sides share a point a piece.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns are back at Providence Park to host Boston Legacy FC for the first time on Saturday, October 3. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 5:45 pm PT on ION and KNKR-2. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.
TEAM NOTES
GOAL BREAKDOWN
First Half
HOU - Kat Rader (Kate Faasse) 10’
Second Half
POR - Marie Müller (Sophia Wilson) 85’
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), M.A. Vignola (Marie Müller 59’), Jayden Perry, Carolyn Calzada, Reyna Reyes, Jessie Fleming-C, Nina Nijstad, Caiya Hanks, Pietra Tordin, Morgan Weaver (Reilyn Turner 59’), Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Cassandra Bogere, Maddie Padelski, Shae Harvey, Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Renee Lyles
Houston Dash (4-2-3-1): Jane Campbell (GK), Lisa Boattin, Leah Klenke, Paige Nielsen, Avery Patterson, Sarah Puntigam, Maggie Graham, Miljana Ivanovic (Khyah Harper 64’), Kat Rader (Sophie Schmidt 79’), Kiki Van Zanten (Linda Ullmark 56’), Kate Faasse (Clarissa Larisey 63’)
Subs not used: Caroline DeLisle (GK), Messiah Bright, Natalie Bain, Cate Hardin, Jordan Brewster
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Marie Müller (Yellow) 77’
HOU: Kiki Van Zanten (Yellow) 39’, Bench (Yellow) 90+2’
MATCH STATS
POR | HOU
Goals: 1|1
Assists: 1|1
Possession: 55|45
Shots: 20|6
Shots on Target: 5|2
Saves: 0|0
Tackles: 12|15
Tackles Won: 9|8
Interceptions: 10|15
Fouls: 9|16
Offsides: 1|0
Corner Kicks: 8|1
ATTENDANCE: 18, 247
Referee: Trevor Wiseman
Assistant Referee 1: Matt Trotter
Assistant Referee 2: Clarence Clark
4th Official: Dion Coxe-Trieger
VAR: Shawn Tehini
Assistant VAR: Melissa Beck
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