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Portland Thorns 1, Chicago Stars 1
Olivia Moultrie made history with a stunning free kick, but the Portland Thorns couldn’t hold the lead in a 1-1 draw against the Chicago Stars in Bridgeview, Ill.
Just three days shy of her 20th birthday, Moultrie curled home a perfect strike in the 12th minute to become the all-time NWSL leader in goals as a teenager with 14.
Chicago equalized on the brink of halftime, when Bea Franklin netted her second goal in as many games.
Thorns vs. Stars
| Team | Goals | Shots on Target | Saves | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Thorns | 1 | 4 | 3 | 30 |
| Chicago Stars | 1 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
Mackenzie Arnold made three key saves for Portland, including a stoppage-time denial that preserved the point. Alyssa Naeher matched her with three stops for Chicago, which has now gone unbeaten in seven straight.
Much like watching late drama in MLS matches, one moment swung the result.
Utah Royals 2, Houston Dash 0
The Utah Royals earned a convincing win at home, shutting out the Houston Dash behind goals from Kaleigh Riehl and Paige Monaghan.
Riehl opened the scoring with a header off Cloe Lacasse’s corner in the 4th minute, before Monaghan blasted in a rocket from distance just before halftime.
Royals vs. Dash
| Scorer | Minute | Goal Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kaleigh Riehl (UTA) | 4’ | Header off corner |
| Paige Monaghan (UTA) | 45’ | Long-range strike |
Utah keeper Mandy McGlynn recorded a clean sheet without making a save, as Houston failed to register a shot on target. Jane Campbell kept it respectable with five saves for the Dash.
For bettors following form trends across NHL defenses, Utah’s defensive lockdown stood out.
Racing Louisville vs. Seattle Reign: Match Abandoned
A frightening moment ended the match early in Seattle, as Racing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo collapsed just before halftime.
DeMelo, who has been battling Graves’ disease, was tended to by teammates and medical staff before being taken to a local hospital. Louisville later confirmed she was “stable and alert.”
Louisville vs. Reign Status
| Match | Result | Reason | Reschedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racing Louisville at Reign | Abandoned (0-0) | Medical emergency | To be rescheduled |
The NWSL confirmed the fixture will be replayed. For fans tracking schedules much like they do with college football odds, the league calendar could get tight.
Final Word
From Moultrie’s record-breaking strike to Monaghan’s third straight match with a goal, and a health scare in Seattle, Sunday’s NWSL slate offered both inspiration and concern.
Like tracking momentum shifts across NFL games, the NWSL continues to deliver unpredictable and emotional drama each week.
