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