Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 14, 2026, 2:46 AM ET
NWSL Season Opens
Sophia Wilson's return and Olivia Moultrie's decisive strike highlighted the National Women's Soccer League season opener as the Portland Thorns defeated the Washington Spirit espn.com 2-1 on Friday night. The victory marked a successful comeback for Wilson, who had been sidelined with a knee injury, while Moultrie's goal in the 78th minute secured the three points for Portland at Providence Park.