Thorns defeat Current to claim NWSL Championship
Sophia Smith opened the scoring early and the Portland Thorns never looked back in a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current to win the NWSL title.
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| - | Match ends, Portland Thorns 2, Kansas City Current 0. | |
| 90'+4' | Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 2, Kansas City Current 0. | |
| 90'+3' | Substitution, Portland Thorns. Olivia Moultrie replaces Yazmeen Ryan. |
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