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Portland Thorns vs. FC Kansas City in Pictures
The Portland Thorns did their home opener right, battling weather and a tough opponent to bring their fans a thrilling finish and all three points.
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Alex Morgan receives her championship ring during a pre-game ceremony.
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The returning Thorns players recieve roses with their championship rings.
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National anthem singer Kyra Smith does an awesome job, as usual.
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The Thorns coaching staff stands on the sideline for the national anthem.
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They found it was impossible, for the Thorns held fast together.
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Allie Long brings the ball forward.
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Angie Kerr sends the ball into the box.
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Rebecca Moros takes on Merritt Mathias.
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Becky Sauerbrunn closes down Christine Sinclair.
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The Thorns celebrate Allie Long's goal.
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Nicole Barnhart manages to slap away a shot by Jessica McDonald.
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Courtney Niemiec battles for the ball deep in FCKC's half.
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Jessica McDonald tries to get past the FCKC defense.
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Christine Sinclair lays the ball off for Allie Long...
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who passes the ball to Jessica McDonald...
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who scores!
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