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Sophia Wilson's Goal Gives the Portland Thorns a 1-0 Win over Denver
Wilson’s 10th goal and Mackenzie Arnold’s three saves gave Portland its first shutout in seven games.
- On Saturday, the Portland Thorns defeated the Denver Summit 1-0 at Providence Park, following a pre-match tribute to former player Tobin Heath.
- Colorado native Sophia Wilson scored the game's lone goal in the 44th minute after receiving a through ball from Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming.
- Denver goalkeeper Asman made five saves while facing 1.75 expected goals; Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recorded her eighth clean sheet with three saves.
- The loss drops Denver to 6-8-6 in 11th place, with coach Cushing telling Burgundy Wave, "We've walked away disappointed that we haven't won the game."
- Midfielder Lindsey Heaps and goalkeeper Abby Smith should return soon, according to Cushing, as Denver faces the Chicago Stars at Centennial Stadium on Saturday, August 29.
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Denver Summit Lose at Portland Thorns Despite Kat Asman Debut
Portland, Oregon – Saturday night was another data point that proves what Denver Summit fans have been thinking for awhile. Summit can place some nice football. But there are clear flaws and they have been dependent on a few players. They traveled to Portland Thorns. A raucous Providence Park elevated the home side. They themselves leaned on their present star player. Summit were without Lindsey Heaps for the fourth game in a row with a knee inj…
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