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The NWSL picked back up the regular season this weekend and didn’t disappoint, shifting things around in the standings and our rankings.

Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumi’s attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday.

May 08, 2021 - 2:33 PM PORTLAND, Ore. - Canada captain Christine Sinclair added to her legend Saturday, helping the Portland Thorns win the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in a penalty shootout over Gotham FC. Sinclair opened the scoring in the eighth minute to became the National Womens Soccer Leagues active leader with 60 career goals. North Carolinas Lynn Williams has 59. The Portland skipper picked up the ball after a heavy touch by Carli Lloyd and turned for goal. As defender...

Sinclair, Thorns win Challenge Cup Morgan Weaver buried her penalty kick after Portland goalkeeper Adrianna Franch stopped Nahomi Kawasumis attempt and the Thorns won the Challenge Cup tournament on a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw with Gotham on Saturday. The Canadian Press VIDEO SIGN OUT PORTLAND, Ore. — Canada captain Christine Sinclair added to her legend Saturday, helping the Portland Thorns win the NWSL Challenge Cup tournament in a penalty shootout over Gotham FC. Sinclair opened t...