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Portland Thorns Aim to Rebound Against Bay FC After First Scoreless Draw

Portland Thorns Aim to Rebound Against Bay FC After First Scoreless Draw
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The Portland Thorns are set to host Bay FC at Providence Park on Wednesday, May 21, 2026, as they look to bounce back from their first scoreless game of the season.

Kickoff for the National Women's Soccer League match is scheduled for 7 p. m.

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Thorns Held Scoreless by Angel City

Portland currently sits third in the NWSL standings after a 0-0 draw against Angel City FC on Sunday, May 18.

Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson recorded one save to secure her second shutout, becoming the first keeper to prevent Portland from scoring this season.

The Thorns now hold a 6-2-2 record after goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold made three saves for her fourth shutout of the year.

The result allowed Angel City, which has a 3-4-1 record, to break a four-game losing streak.

Portland midfielder Jessie Fleming nearly secured a late victory, but her shot struck the post during second-half stoppage time.

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Injuries Impact Portland Lineup

Injuries heavily affected the Thorns during the Sunday draw, forcing defenders Isabella Obaze and M. A.

Vignola out of the match.

Obaze exited in the 67th minute, followed by Vignola in the 74th minute.

Both teams also played without their leading scorers.

Portland's Olivia Moultrie sat out due to a calf injury, while Angel City's Sveindis Jonsdottir missed the game with a foot injury.

Bay FC's Recent Form

Bay FC enters Wednesday's game in 10th place on the NWSL table with a 3-2-3 record.

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The visiting team arrives at Providence Park following two consecutive draws against Boston Legacy FC and the Utah Royals.

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