The Portland Thorns scored early and often in their NWSL regular-season opener at Providence Park, defeating the Kansas City Current 3-0. In the first half, Morgan Weaver scored the game's opening goal, and Christine Sinclair added a second. Sophia Smith scored six minutes after coming on in the second half to put the home team up three goals, and the Thorns could then cruise to a victory.

Sophia Smith and Hina Sugita, who were both available off the bench in the afternoon, returned to Portland's lineup. Both players were unable to play in the Thorns' most recent game owing to health and safety concerns. The Thorns came out flying to start the game, pressing Kansas City all over the field. A semi-rotated KC side was caught off guard by the press, which resulted in a slew of early chances for the Thorns. Morgan Weaver scored the game's first goal in the eighth minute, slamming home a rebound off of a stopped Christine Sinclair attempt. Sophia Smith scored a fantastic individual effort in the 51st minute, six minutes after stepping into the field. The Thorns eased up on the pressure after expanding their advantage to three goals, settling in to manage the game.

[Photography by ICONIC photographer Jackie Shinstrom]