Chicago Draws Portland in NWSL Action

Chicago Stars FC produced one of the dramatic finishes of Sunday’s NWSL slate, earning a one-all draw at Portland.

Portland went ahead in the 22nd minute and carried that advantage nearly all the way to the final whistle.

Then came the equalizer.

In the 90-plus-2 minute, Emma Egizii delivered a corner into the goal area and Taylor Wood headed it home, giving Wood her first professional goal and Chicago a road point.

Goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher was outstanding, making seven saves.

Brianna Pinto also reached a milestone, appearing in her 100th NWSL regular-season match. Bea Franklin won six duels and five aerial duels, while Nádia Gomes led Chicago with seven possessions won.

The result moves Chicago to approximately 5-17-and-2 with 17 points after entering Sunday 5-17-and-1.