Report: Merritt Paulson in talks to sell Portland Thorns
Paulson aims to keep control of the Portland Timbers in the MLS.
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The Portland Thorns held their place atop the NWSL standings, collecting three points in the club’s 1-0 win over the Washington Spirit on Saturday.
Simone Charley’s leaping header in the 29th minute proved to be the game-winner, with Olivia Moultrie providing the assist in her first start for the Thorns. Saturday’s go-ahead finish marks Charley’s fourth goal of the season.
Brilliant ball, even better finish ⚽️💥#WASvPOR | https://t.co/0LtSAUK1Jw | #NWSL21 pic.twitter.com/IYF3Yfg3UX
— National Women’s Soccer League (@NWSL) August 8, 2021
Portland now sits seven points clear from North Carolina at the top of the NWSL standings.
Next up: The Thorns will travel to Orlando to take on the Pride on Saturday. The Spirit will face off against the Dash on Friday.
Paulson aims to keep control of the Portland Timbers in the MLS.
Players have suffered an increasing number of ACL injuries.
Meyer died by suicide last spring.
Davidson tore her ACL in April.