Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumi’s attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday.
May 08, 2021 - 2:33 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. - Canada captain Christine Sinclair added to her legend Saturday, helping the Portland Thorns win the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in a penalty shootout over Gotham FC.
Sinclair opened the scoring in the eighth minute to became the National Women s Soccer League s active leader with 60 career goals. North Carolina s Lynn Williams has 59.
The Portland skipper picked up the ball after a heavy touch by Carli Lloyd and turned for goal. As defenders backpeddled, she curled a left-footed shot into the corner from just outside the penalty box.
The goal drew applause from Canada coach Bev Priestman, who tweeted Yes @sincy12 with a clapping hands emoji.
Sinclair, Thorns win Challenge Cup
Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumi s attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday.
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PORTLAND, Ore. Canada captain Christine Sinclair added to her legend Saturday, helping the Portland Thorns win the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in a penalty shootout over Gotham FC.
Sinclair opened the scoring in the eighth minute to became the National Women s Soccer League s active leader with 60 career goals. North Carolina s Lynn Williams has 59.
The Portland skipper picked up the ball after a heavy touch by Carli Lloyd and turned for goal. As defenders backpeddled, she curled a left-footed shot into the corner from just outside the penalty box.