Overview
- Pietra Tordin headed in an Olivia Moultrie corner in the 28th minute, then set up Reilyn Turner for a 37th‑minute breakaway to build a two‑goal lead.
- Cassandra Bogere was dismissed for two yellows shown in the 8th and 9th minutes, the fastest double‑yellow sending‑off in NWSL history.
- After VAR review, Reyna Reyes received a straight red in the 57th minute for pulling Madison Curry's hair, reducing Portland to nine players.
- Seattle held 62% possession and outshot Portland 17‑8 but failed to create clear chances, completing just 7 of 49 crosses with shots on target even at 4‑4.
- The crowd of 21,321 set a Thorns home‑opener record, and the all‑time series is now tied at 17‑17‑10.