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The Reign will honor Olympique Lyonnais at halftime of their game Sunday.
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The Portland Thorns blanked San Diego 1-0 on Saturday night, denying the Wave a win in their NWSL home debut.
The visitors got on the board early, with Natalia Kuikka receiving a through ball from Christine Sinclair and one-timing a cross to Sophia Smith, who finished off the build-up play. Smith’s goal put the Thorns up 1-0 in the fifth minute.
Saturday nights are for @sophsssmith goals 😊
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) March 27, 2022
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The 1-0 scoreline held despite a late push from San Diego that produced a flurry of chances in the final third.
With the win, the Thorns moved atop the West Division Challenge Cup standings alongside OL Reign.
The Reign will honor Olympique Lyonnais at halftime of their game Sunday.
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