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Sophia Wilson's two goals send the Thorns into the NWSL playoffs with a 2-0 win

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Sophia Wilson scored twice Sunday as the Portland Thorns (14-8-8) beat the Houston Dash 2-0 on . She opened the scoring in the 34th minute. She then converted a retaken penalty in the 70th, after Dash goalkeeper Jane Campbell saved her first try.

Portland shut out Houston on Decision Day

  • Portland Thorns2
    Houston Dash0
    FinalWilson scored in the 34th and 70th minutes.

Source: KPTV

The three-time NWSL champions are playoff-bound for a 10th season as the sixth seed. Portland will face the Washington Spirit on the road, and OregonLive reports the Spirit have a tough defense and star Trinity Rodman. A win in DC would set up a semifinal against San Diego or Utah.

  • Next game: Sunday at No. 3 seed Washington
  • Playoff special: Thursday, 7 p.m., on Rose City Sportsnet
  • Channel: 49 over the air with an antenna, or cable 13

15goals for Sophia Wilson this season, a career high

Wilson is the first NWSL player to score more than 10 goals in four separate seasons.

Source: KPTV

Sources: KPTV, OregonLive.com

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