Chicago Stars FC earned a point against Portland Thorns FC after a late goal from Taylor Wood tied the match 1-1 at Providence Park on Sunday evening.
Match Notes
- Taylor Wood scored her first professional goal to earn a point for Chicago.
- Forward Brianna Pinto made her 100th regular-season NWSL appearance.
- Bea Franklin led the Stars with six duels won and five aerial duels won while Nádia Gomes led with seven possessions won.
- Alyssa Naeher made seven saves in the draw.
How it Happened
- The Thorns earned a goal in the 22nd minute to hold a 1-0 lead at halftime.
- In the 90+2 minute of the match, Emma Egizii placed a corner kick at the top of the goal area that perfectly set up Taylor Wood to head the ball into the net to earn the Stars a 1-1 draw.
Next Match
Chicago Stars FC will return home to face off with the Washington Spirit at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois on Sunday, September 20. Kickoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. CT.
