Olivia Moultrie sets record for most goals by a teenager in NWSL history and extend unbeaten road streak against Chicago to four.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday,September 14, 2025) – As the PortlandThorns continue their push towards the 2025 NWSL playoffs, they managed to grab a point on the road after a 1-1 draw at Chicago Stars FC.
Portland would be the first to strike in the13’ thanks to a beautifully struck direct free kick by Olivia Moultrie. With that goal — her 14th regular season goal for Portland since debuting back in 2021 — Moultrie became the leading teenage goal scorer in NWSL history days before her 20th birthday.
From there, the Thorns dominated control of the ball and continued to threaten Chicago’s net throughout the rest of the first half. Reilyn Turner had the best chance to double Portland’s lead in the 29’ off a corner kick, but her headed effort was denied by the woodwork. However, TheStars would find a breakthrough minutes before halftime, with Bea Franklin scoring the opening goal for Chicago to see the match tied at the break.
The second half resumed with both sides in a gridlock battle in search of the lead and Jameese Joseph almost scored the second for Chicago in the 67' if not for the crossbar keeping out the shot to keep it level. Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold also had a huge save in the final minutes to keep Portland in the match as they fought for the winner.
The game would finish in a draw and both teams walked away with a point. The Thorns extended its road unbeaten streak against Chicago to four matches (2W, 2D dating back to September 2022) and now sit 4thin the NWSL standings, tied on 30 points with Gotham FC (3rd) andSan Diego Wave FC (5th). The Thorns will now head back home to recover before their next test against San Diego at Providence Park thisSaturday, September 20 at 7 p.m. PT.
ATTENDANCE: 3,751
TEAM NOTES
· With her goal today, Olivia Moultrie now holds the record for most goals scored by a teenager (14) in NWSL history.
· The Thorns are now undefeated (2W, 2D) in their last four road matches at Chicago.
· The Thorns are undefeated in their last three road contests (1W, 2D).
· Portland is unbeaten in seven of its last eight meetings against Chicago(5W-1L-2D).
· Moultrie’s goal was Portland’s first direct free kick goal of 2025.
UP NEXT: The Thorns are back home at Providence Park on Saturday, September 20 for its Hispanic Heritage Celebration, presented by Coca Cola, and will host SanDiego Wave FC as it continues it 2025 NWSL Playoff push. Tickets can be purchased at thorns.com/tickets and kickoff on ION is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
POR – Olivia Moultrie 12’: From an outside-the-box direct free kick, Moultrie shot the ball perfectly into the top left corner.
CHI – Bea Franklin (AllySchlegel) 44’: With her back to goal, Franklin would find the ball at her feet after a Schlegel header then spun her body to slot the ball into the net.
SECOND HALF
N/A
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, ReynaReyes, Jayden Perry, Isabella Obaze (Sam Hiatt 23’), Mallie McKenzie, SamCoffey-C, Olivia Moultrie, Jessie Fleming (Mimi Alidou 86’), Reilyn Turner, JulieDufour (Hina Sugita 59’), Pietra Tordin (Alexa Spaanstra 86’)
Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Daiane, Kaitlyn Torpey, Laila Harbert, Deyna Castellanos
Chicago Stars (4-3-1-2): Alyssa Naeher-C, Taylor Malham, Sam Staab, Kathrin Hendrich, Camryn Biegalski (Samantha Cary 82’), Julia Grosso, Maitane Lopez (Manaka Hayashi 61’),Bea Franklin, Ally Schlegel, Ludmila, Jameese Joseph (Nádia Gomes 82’)
Subs not used: Mackenzie Wood, Ava Cook, Meg Boade, Leilanni Nesbeth, Micayla Johnson, Hannah Anderson
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Jessie Fleming (Yellow) 45+6’
CHI: Bea Franklin (Yellow) 67’
MATCH STATS
POR| CHI
Goals:1|1
Assists: 0|1
Possession: 49|51
Shots: 16|10
Shots on Target: 4|4
Saves: 3|3
Tackles: 14|14
Tackles Won: 7|9
Interceptions: 4|9
Fouls: 14|14
Offsides: 0|1
Corner Kicks: 6|8
Olivia Moultrie sets record for most goals by a teenager in NWSL history and extend unbeaten road streak against Chicago to four.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday,September 14, 2025) – As the PortlandThorns continue their push towards the 2025 NWSL playoffs, they managed to grab a point on the road after a 1-1 draw at Chicago Stars FC.
Portland would be the first to strike in the13’ thanks to a beautifully struck direct free kick by Olivia Moultrie. With that goal — her 14th regular season goal for Portland since debuting back in 2021 — Moultrie became the leading teenage goal scorer in NWSL history days before her 20th birthday.
From there, the Thorns dominated control of the ball and continued to threaten Chicago’s net throughout the rest of the first half. Reilyn Turner had the best chance to double Portland’s lead in the 29’ off a corner kick, but her headed effort was denied by the woodwork. However, TheStars would find a breakthrough minutes before halftime, with Bea Franklin scoring the opening goal for Chicago to see the match tied at the break.
The second half resumed with both sides in a gridlock battle in search of the lead and Jameese Joseph almost scored the second for Chicago in the 67' if not for the crossbar keeping out the shot to keep it level. Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold also had a huge save in the final minutes to keep Portland in the match as they fought for the winner.
The game would finish in a draw and both teams walked away with a point. The Thorns extended its road unbeaten streak against Chicago to four matches (2W, 2D dating back to September 2022) and now sit 4thin the NWSL standings, tied on 30 points with Gotham FC (3rd) andSan Diego Wave FC (5th). The Thorns will now head back home to recover before their next test against San Diego at Providence Park thisSaturday, September 20 at 7 p.m. PT.
ATTENDANCE: 3,751
TEAM NOTES
· With her goal today, Olivia Moultrie now holds the record for most goals scored by a teenager (14) in NWSL history.
· The Thorns are now undefeated (2W, 2D) in their last four road matches at Chicago.
· The Thorns are undefeated in their last three road contests (1W, 2D).
· Portland is unbeaten in seven of its last eight meetings against Chicago(5W-1L-2D).
· Moultrie’s goal was Portland’s first direct free kick goal of 2025.
UP NEXT: The Thorns are back home at Providence Park on Saturday, September 20 for its Hispanic Heritage Celebration, presented by Coca Cola, and will host SanDiego Wave FC as it continues it 2025 NWSL Playoff push. Tickets can be purchased at thorns.com/tickets and kickoff on ION is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
POR – Olivia Moultrie 12’: From an outside-the-box direct free kick, Moultrie shot the ball perfectly into the top left corner.
CHI – Bea Franklin (AllySchlegel) 44’: With her back to goal, Franklin would find the ball at her feet after a Schlegel header then spun her body to slot the ball into the net.
SECOND HALF
N/A
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, ReynaReyes, Jayden Perry, Isabella Obaze (Sam Hiatt 23’), Mallie McKenzie, SamCoffey-C, Olivia Moultrie, Jessie Fleming (Mimi Alidou 86’), Reilyn Turner, JulieDufour (Hina Sugita 59’), Pietra Tordin (Alexa Spaanstra 86’)
Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Daiane, Kaitlyn Torpey, Laila Harbert, Deyna Castellanos
Chicago Stars (4-3-1-2): Alyssa Naeher-C, Taylor Malham, Sam Staab, Kathrin Hendrich, Camryn Biegalski (Samantha Cary 82’), Julia Grosso, Maitane Lopez (Manaka Hayashi 61’),Bea Franklin, Ally Schlegel, Ludmila, Jameese Joseph (Nádia Gomes 82’)
Subs not used: Mackenzie Wood, Ava Cook, Meg Boade, Leilanni Nesbeth, Micayla Johnson, Hannah Anderson
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Jessie Fleming (Yellow) 45+6’
CHI: Bea Franklin (Yellow) 67’
MATCH STATS
POR| CHI
Goals:1|1
Assists: 0|1
Possession: 49|51
Shots: 16|10
Shots on Target: 4|4
Saves: 3|3
Tackles: 14|14
Tackles Won: 7|9
Interceptions: 4|9
Fouls: 14|14
Offsides: 0|1
Corner Kicks: 6|8
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