Thorns Grab Their Third Win of the Week 2-0 Over Chicago Stars

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, May 3, 2026) – The Portland Thorns concluded a three-match week with its third straight win after beating Chicago Stars FC 2-0 on Sunday afternoon, with midfielder Olivia Moultrie logging a goal and assist in her 100^th NWSL league appearance.

To start the match, Thorns forward Pietra Tordin was threatening in front of Chicago’s goal with two early chances, the first which was saved by Stars goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher and the second going just wide of goal.

Portland would breakthrough first in the 17^th minute when Tordin recovered her rebounded shot in the six-yard box and laid it off to Moultrie who struck it with force into the top netting to get on the scoresheet for her 100^th NWSL regular-season appearance.

Chicago were not going to go down without a fight and were also creating their fair share of opportunities, but the combined efforts of goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold and the Portland backline ensured that a lead was held heading into halftime.

The hosts had greater possession of the ball in the second half but were unable to convert. Portland would continue to push forward and in the 89^th minute, Moultrie sent a deep cross to find forward Reilyn Turner, who dribbled around Naeher after she ran outside the box and slotted the ball into the empty net to double the scoreline and secure the three points.

UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns are back in action Friday, May 8 for a road meeting at Racing Louisville FC. The match is scheduled to kickoff at 3:30 pm PT on NWSL+, Rose City SportsNet and KNKR-2 (KNKR-HD2).

TEAM NOTES

• Olivia Moultrie (M) and Reilyn Turner (F) now lead as Portland’s top scorers after netting their fourth goals of the season.
• Moultrie became the youngest (age 20) to play in 100 regular-season games, breaking the record set by Trinity Rodman in March (23). When Moultrie debuted in summer 2021, she was then the youngest player in league history at age 15. She is only the 13^th player in NWSL history to score in their 100^th NWSL appearance.
• Moultrie and Pietra Tordin (F) both lead the team in assists, each registering their third in today’s match.
• Mackenzie Arnold (G) registered her second-straight clean sheet, her third overall this season. It is the second time this season Portland have recorded consecutive clean sheets and the Thorns have five clean sheets in eight matches to begin the year.
• Portland extends its unbeaten run to five matches after posting three consecutive wins in a three-match week (4W, 1D).
• Portland remains undefeated when scoring first (6W, 1D).
• Portland have not suffered defeat in Chicago in their last five visits dating back to May 2022 (3W, 2D). The Thorns also handed the Stars their first home defeat of the year and are now 7W-2L-8D in Chicago across all NWSL competitions.

GOAL BREAKDOWN

First Half

POR – Olivia Moultrie (Pietra Tordin) 17’

Second Half

POR – Reilyn Turner (Olivia Moultrie) 89’

LINEUPS

Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), Marie Müller (Reyna Reyes 61’), Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt – C, M.A. Vignola, Cassandra Bogere, Jessie Fleming, Olivia Moultrie, Pietra Tordin (Mallie McKenzie 84’), Mimi Alidou (Deyna Castellanos 78’), Sophia Wilson (Reilyn Turner 46’)
Subs not used:  Morgan Messner (GK), Carolyn Calzada, Jayden Perry, Renee Lyles, Maddie Padelski

Chicago Stars (4-1-4-1): Alyssa Naeher – C, Tessa Dellarose (Emma Egizii 10’, Ivonne Chacón 81’), Sam Staab, Kathrin Hendrich, Michelle Alozie, Aaliyah Farmer (Brianna Pinto 61’), Jenna Bike, Nádia Gomes (Micayla Johnson 81’), Manaka Hayashi, Julia Grosso, Jordyn Huitema
Subs not used: Halle Mackiewicz (GK), Leilanni Nesbeth, Elise Evans, Maitane

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: N/A

CHI: N/A

MATCH STATS

POR | CHI

Goals: 2|0

Assists: 2|0

Possession: 48|52

Shots: 12|13

Shots on Target: 5|4

Saves: 4|3

Tackles: 16|13

Tackles Won: 11|8

Interceptions: 9|8

Fouls: 9|6

Offsides: 2|1

Corner Kicks: 5|11
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ATTENDANCE: 4,344

Referee: Brad Jenson
Assistant Referee 1: Sarah Gaddes
Assistant Referee 2: Laura Chambers Waliski
4th Official: Drew Klemp
VAR: Danielle Chesky
Assistant VAR: Matthew Rodman