Canadians Christine Sinclair and Janine Beckie came off the bench to help the Portland Thorns secure a 2-1 victory over the visiting San Diego Wave in the first of two semifinal matches Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.
The Portland will play the Kansas City for the NWSL championship next weekend in Washington, closing out a turbulent and emotionally taxing 10th season.
Crystal Dunn came off the bench and scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Thorns a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave in the first of two semifinal matches Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.