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Thorns Reclaim Top Spot in NWSL with Shutout Win
M.A. Vignola and Mallie McKenzie scored as Portland extended its home shutout streak to a league-record 568 minutes.
- On Wednesday, the Portland Thorns defeated Bay FC 2-0 at Providence Park, setting a new NWSL record for the longest home regular-season shutout streak.
- Surpassing the previous record of 568 minutes in the 64th minute, the shutout streak reached 594 minutes, with Portland not allowing a home goal since October 4, 2025.
- M.A. Vignola struck a powerful volley in the 30th minute to open scoring, and Mallie McKenzie added her first career NWSL goal in the 77th minute.
- The Thorns moved to the top of the NWSL standings, jumping the San Diego Wave by one point following their draw on Wednesday.
- Portland remains undefeated at home during the 2026 season and will travel to face the Kansas City Current this weekend for their final match before the summer break.
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Thorns set record for shutout minutes at home in 2-0 win over Bay FC
M.A. Vignola and Mallie McKenzie each scored and the Thorns broke the NWSL record for shutout minutes at home with a 2-0 victory over Bay FC on Wednesday night.
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