Sophia Smith scored an early goal and the Portland Thorns controlled play throughout the match while recording a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current to win the NWSL championship match on Saturday night in Washington.
Portland¡¯s other tally came on an own goal by Kansas City¡¯s Addisyn Merrick.
Portland is the first three-time champion in the NWSL¡¯s 10-season history. The Thorns also won in 2013 and 2017.
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