Match summary
North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns FC drew 2-2 in National Women's Soccer League, 2026 season.
Explore the summary, statistics, lineups and key events from this women's football match.
National Women's Soccer League · 2026 ·
Context
- WakeMed Soccer Park — Cary, United States
- Attendance: 7,018 / 10,000 (70.2%)
- Referee: Alyssa Pennington
- Broadcast: NWSL+
Statistical analysis
In a drawn match, north Carolina Courage controlled 60% of the ball against 40%. Both teams posted a comparable xG, around 1.06. Portland Thorns FC recorded more shots (16 to 12), including 6 on target against 7.
Portland Thorns FC created 4 big chances against 1. North Carolina Courage completed more passes (422 to 249), with 84% accuracy against 77%. Portland Thorns FC won a larger share of duels (60%).
North Carolina Courage was more present in the opposition box (29 touches to 23). North Carolina Courage made 8 interceptions and 52 recoveries.
Tactical approach
North Carolina Courage (3-4-2-1) · Portland Thorns FC (4-2-3-1)
North Carolina Courage — Coach: Mak Lind · Portland Thorns FC — Coach: Robert Vilahamn
Starting lineups
North Carolina Courage · 3-4-2-1
Ashley Sanchez, Kailen Sheridan (Goalkeeper to watch), Dani Weatherholt, Ryan Williams, Shinomi Koyama, Hannah Betfort, Maycee Bell, Uno Shiragaki, Riley Jackson, Carly Wickenheiser, Manaka Matsukubo.
Portland Thorns FC · 4-2-3-1
M.A. Vignola, Reilyn Turner, Sam Hiatt (Captain), Olivia Moultrie, Jayden Perry, Pietra Tordin, Sophia Smith, Jessie Fleming, Mackenzie Arnold (Goalkeeper to watch), Cassandra Bogere, Reyna Reyes.
Highest-rated player
Manaka Matsukubo earned the highest rating of the match (8.3) for North Carolina Courage. This is an automatically computed rating, not an official player-of-the-match award.
