US EditionMoultrie’s goal gives the Thorns a 1-0 win at the Spirit to open the NWSL season
Olivia Moultrie scored the only goal in the 52nd minute, securing the Portland Thorns' first road shutout against the Washington Spirit since 2021.
- On Friday night in Washington, D.C., Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 win in the NWSL season opener.
- Portland is also playing under a new coach, Robert Vilahamn, who joined earlier this month after a difficult offseason that included Sam Coffey's transfer to Manchester City.
- Starting with an Obaze carry, Tordin's cutback set up Moultrie to bypass Tara Rudd and score past Sandy MacIver, with Hershfelt hitting the crossbar later.
- It was the Thorns' first road shutout against the Spirit since 2021, with a sellout crowd of 24 at Audi Field and Trinity Rodman starting after re-signing.
- Vilahamn said, 'I think Olivia Moultrie has the potential to be the best player in the world,' and praised Wilson's return from maternity leave after Friday's match.
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Moultrie's goal gives the Thorns a 1-0 win at the Spirit to open the NWSL season
Olivia Moultrie scored in the second half to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit in the National Women’s Soccer League season opener.
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