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A breakout performance saw Pietra Tordin become the youngest Portland Thorns player to register a career hat trick, blending flair with focus in a high‑scoring clash with Boston Legacy.
A dramatic opening night in the National Women’s Soccer League saw the Portland Thorns rally behind a young star’s first career hat trick, survive a late Boston surge, and secure a 4‑3 win at a Rhode Island stadium. The match also featured a coach’s dismissal and several other tightly contested games.
San Diego Wave broke Washington Spirit’s 13‑match unbeaten run with a 1‑0 win, while Utah Royals routed Portland Thorns 5‑1 and Boston Legacy settled for a 1‑1 draw with Denver Summit.
The Utah Royals posted a dominant 4‑1 win over the North Carolina Courage, highlighted by Cloé Lacasse’s stoppage‑time penalty. Boston Legacy extended its perfect run with a 1‑0 triumph over Kansas City Current.
Cloé Lacasse’s late penalty and Nuria Rábano’s two assists powered the Utah Royals to a 4‑1 win, setting a road‑goal record, while the Boston Legacy secured a 1‑0 triumph over the Kansas City Current.
NJ.com’s 99‑player all‑time greatest soccer list spotlights a historic presence of Rutgers women’s soccer, featuring coach Mike O’Neill and Olympian Carli Lloyd at No. 2.