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North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns result, stats & H2H

North Carolina Courage W

2–2

Portland Thorns

Ashley Sanchez
Manaka Matsukubo

Reilyn Turner
Olivia Moultrie

05/04/2026 01:30 · First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park

North Carolina Courage W2–2Portland Thorns

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Ashley Sanchez
Manaka Matsukubo
Evelyn Ijeh

Reilyn Turner
Olivia Moultrie
Deyna Castellanos

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

North Carolina Courage WPortland Thorns

7Shots on target6

9Fouls8

1Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

North Carolina Courage W

Portland Thorns

Manaka MatsukuboFW · 90′Player of the match8.2
Ashley SanchezMF · 90′7.9
Reilyn TurnerMF · 25′7.9
Mackenzie ArnoldGK · 90′7.7
Maycee BellDF · 90′7.5

Manaka MatsukuboFW · 90′Player of the match8.2
Ashley SanchezMF · 90′7.9
Maycee BellDF · 90′7.5

Reilyn TurnerMF · 25′7.9
Mackenzie ArnoldGK · 90′7.7
Reyna ReyesDF · 90′7.3

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Match information

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Match information

Competition: NWSL Women
Kick-off: Sun 5 Apr 01:30 EEST
Stadium: First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park
Capacity: 10,434
City: Cary, North Carolina

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

0North Carolina Courage W wins

1Draws

1Portland Thorns wins

Last matches: North Carolina Courage W

24.10.26NWSL WomenPortland ThornsNorth Carolina Courage W10L
17.10.26NWSL WomenNorth Carolina Courage WSan Diego Wave W12L
03.10.26NWSL WomenSeattle Reign WNorth Carolina Courage W01W
27.09.26NWSL WomenUtah Royals WNorth Carolina Courage W21L
19.09.26NWSL WomenNorth Carolina Courage WGotham W12L

Last matches: Portland Thorns

24.10.26NWSL WomenPortland ThornsNorth Carolina Courage W10W
18.10.26NWSL WomenBay FC WPortland Thorns22D
04.10.26NWSL WomenPortland ThornsBoston Legacy W24L
27.09.26NWSL WomenPortland ThornsHouston Dash W11D
19.09.26NWSL WomenOrlando Pride WPortland Thorns14W

Head-to-head matches

24.10.26NWSL WomenPortland ThornsNorth Carolina Courage W10L
04.04.26NWSL WomenNorth Carolina Courage WPortland Thorns22D

2.50Avg goals50%Both scored50%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns: head-to-head record

2 meetings since 2026: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

0North Carolina Courage W wins

1Draws

1Portland Thorns wins

2:3Goals (North Carolina Courage W : Portland Thorns)

2.50Goals per match

50%BTTS

50%Over 1.5

50%Over 2.5

50%Over 3.5

North Carolina Courage W at home: 0-1-02:2 goals in 1 games
Portland Thorns at home: 1-0-01:0 goals in 1 games
Portland Thorns's biggest win: 1–0Portland Thorns 1–0 North Carolina Courage W, 24 Oct 2026

Meetings (2 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
24 Oct 2026	NWSL Women	Portland Thorns	1–0	North Carolina Courage W
4 Apr 2026	NWSL Women	North Carolina Courage W	2–2	Portland Thorns

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

North Carolina Courage W1W 0D 4L · goals 4–7

L24.10NWSL WomenAPortland Thorns0–1
L17.10NWSL WomenHSan Diego Wave W1–2
W03.10NWSL WomenASeattle Reign W1–0
L27.09NWSL WomenAUtah Royals W1–2
L19.09NWSL WomenHGotham W1–2

Portland Thorns2W 2D 1L · goals 10–8

W24.10NWSL WomenHNorth Carolina Courage W1–0
D18.10NWSL WomenABay FC W2–2
L04.10NWSL WomenHBoston Legacy W2–4
D27.09NWSL WomenHHouston Dash W1–1
W19.09NWSL WomenAOrlando Pride W4–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

North Carolina Courage WPortland Thorns

1.7Goals scored per game1.6

1.3Goals conceded per game1.3

60%Both teams scored80%

70%Over 2.5 goals50%

3Clean sheets2

10%Failed to score0%

2-0-2Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)1-2-0

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

North Carolina Courage WPortland Thorns

NWSL 2025 · 15 gamesNWSL 2026 · 12 games

1.6Goals scored1.4

1.5Goals conceded1.0

3.5Corners4.6

12.6Shots14.4

52%Possession46%

0.8Yellow cards0.9

20%Clean sheets50%

13%Failed to score8%

4-2-3Home / away record (W-D-L)3-1-3

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

North Carolina Courage WPortland Thorns

Top stats

7Shots on target6

Passes

500Passes324

422Accurate passes249

84%Pass accuracy77%

Defence

9Fouls8

4Goalkeeper saves5

Discipline

1Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.2Manaka MatsukuboNorth Carolina Courage W
7.9Ashley SanchezNorth Carolina Courage W
7.9Reilyn TurnerPortland Thorns
7.7Mackenzie ArnoldPortland Thorns
7.5Maycee BellNorth Carolina Courage W

North Carolina Courage W (15)

Portland Thorns (15)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Nwsl Women

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
5	Utah Royals W	29	+7	47	DLDWL
6	Portland Thorns W	29	+7	47	WDLDW
7	Angel City W	28	+17	46	WDWWW
8	Seattle Reign W	29	+3	44	DWLWL
9	North Carolina Courage W	29	+9	42	LLWLL
10	Denver Summit W	28	+7	38	LWLWD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

North Carolina Courage WFormationPortland Thorns

North Carolina Courage W

Portland Thorns

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns preview

Final score in the NWSL Women on Sun, 5 Apr 2026: North Carolina Courage W 2–2 Portland Thorns.

Form · last 5 matches

North Carolina Courage WLLWLL4 scored · 7 conceded

Portland ThornsWDLDW10 scored · 8 conceded

Key facts · last 5

North Carolina Courage WPortland Thorns

1.7Goals scored per game1.6

1.3Goals conceded per game1.3

60%Both teams scored80%

70%Over 2.5 goals50%

3Clean sheets2

Head-to-head in numbers

0North Carolina Courage W wins

1Draws

1Portland Thorns wins

2 meetings · 2.5 goals per game · both teams scored in 50%

League table

North Carolina Courage W9th42 pts · 29 played

Portland Thorns6th47 pts · 29 played

Portland Thorns lead by 5 pts

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North Carolina Courage W come into the game with LLWLL in their last 5 (4 scored, 7 conceded), while Portland Thorns have WDLDW (10 scored, 8 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 70% of North Carolina Courage W's recent games and 50% of Portland Thorns's, with both teams scoring in 60% and 80%.

Per game, North Carolina Courage W average 1.7 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (clean sheets: 3), Portland Thorns 1.6 and 1.3 (clean sheets: 2).

Head-to-head over 2 previous meetings: North Carolina Courage W 0 wins, Portland Thorns 1 wins, draws 1.

Those 2 games averaged 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

In the table, North Carolina Courage W are 9th (42 pts from 29 games) and Portland Thorns are 6th (47 pts from 29).

Nito explains: North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 60% of North Carolina Courage W's last 10 matches and 80% of Portland Thorns's last 10. In their 2 recorded meetings it was 50%. In this match it landed (North Carolina Courage W 2-2 Portland Thorns).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. North Carolina Courage W reached that in 70% of their last 10 matches, Portland Thorns in 50% of their last 10. Their 2 meetings averaged 2.5 goals (50% over 2.5). This match had 4 goals: over.

What does the form guide LLWLL mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. North Carolina Courage W, last 5: 1 W · 0 D · 4 L (4 scored, 7 conceded). Portland Thorns, last 5: 2 W · 2 D · 1 L (10 scored, 8 conceded).

Where do North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns stand in the table?

North Carolina Courage W are 9th with 42 points from 29 games. Portland Thorns are 6th with 47 points from 29 games. The gap between them is 5 points.

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns: questions & answers

Who won North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns?

North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns drew 2–2.

Did both teams score in North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns?

Yes, the match finished 2–2.

When was North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns played?

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns was played on Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at 01:30 (GMT+3) at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.

What is the head-to-head record between North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns?

2 meetings: North Carolina Courage W 0 wins, 1 draws, Portland Thorns 1 wins. Those 2 games averaged 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns result, stats & H2H

North Carolina Courage W

Portland Thorns

Key events

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Top-rated players

Match information

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Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: North Carolina Courage W

Last matches: Portland Thorns

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (2 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

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Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Nwsl Women

Line-ups

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Substitutes

Comments

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns

How often do North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LLWLL mean?

Where do North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns stand in the table?

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

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Top-rated players

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: North Carolina Courage W

Last matches: Portland Thorns

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Nwsl Women

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns: questions & answers

Meetings (2 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: North Carolina Courage W vs Portland Thorns

How often do North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LLWLL mean?

Where do North Carolina Courage W and Portland Thorns stand in the table?

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups