Within the Portland Thorns’ 2-1 victory towards Angel Metropolis FC on Sunday, U.S. girls’s nationwide staff star returned to the scoresheet for the primary time in 540 days.
Receiving a ball from , Wilson struck a robust shot previous Angel Metropolis goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.
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After scoring, it was an emotional and joyous celebration for Wilson, who was seen wiping tears from her face as her teammates swarmed to have fun the momentous event.
“It was undoubtedly a very long time coming, I feel,” Wilson stated in a post-match interview.
“I attempted to not put an excessive amount of stress on myself, simply coming again and taking part in at this degree, however I actually wanted a purpose [to be] fully sincere.
“I feel as soon as I get one, hopefully extra will come, however I am actually pleased with our staff.”
Wilson didn’t play in any respect in 2025 as she was on maternity depart, in September.
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Wilson’s strike on Sunday was her first NWSL purpose since Nov. 1, 2024.
Presently, the Thorns are second within the league standings, accumulating 13 factors throughout six matches.
Throughout the April worldwide window, Wilson returned to the for the primary time in almost two years, that includes in all three pleasant matches towards .
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April 25: The Houston Sprint’s Colaprico (24) and North Carolina Braveness’s Evelyn Ijeh (10) battle for the ball through the first half at Shell Power Stadium. The North Carolina Braveness received the sport, 1-0.
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April 25: The Houston Sprint’s Colaprico (24) and North Carolina Braveness’s Evelyn Ijeh (10) battle for the ball through the first half at Shell Power Stadium. The North Carolina Braveness received the sport, 1-0.
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April 25: Boston Legacy FC’s Josefine Hasbo (5) defends towards Chicago Stars FC’s Jordyn Huitema through the first half at Northwestern Drugs Discipline at Martin Stadium. The Chicago Stars received the sport, 2-0.
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April 24: Kansas Metropolis Present goalkeeper Lorena (23) drops a nook kick permitting the Washington Spirit’s Trinity Rodman to attain a purpose through the first half at Audi Discipline. The Washington Spirit received the sport, 4-0.
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April 5: Washington Spirit defender Tara Rudd (9) heads the ball towards Bay FC through the second half at PayPal Park. The Washington Spirit received the sport, 2-0.
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March 25: Gotham FC goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger makes a save on a shot by Denver Summit FC’s Melissa Kossler through the first half at Sports activities Illustrated Stadium. The Denver Summit received the sport, 2-0.
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March 25: The Washington Spirit’s Esme Morgan (24) heads the ball towards the Utah Royals at Audi Discipline. The sport led to a 1-1 draw.
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March 22: San Diego Wave FC’s Laurina Fazer (left) and the Utah Royals’ Cece Delzer battle for possession through the first half at America First Discipline. The San Diego Wave received the sport, 2-1.
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March 21: The North Carolina Braveness’s Riley Jackson (proper) fights for the ball towards Gotham FC’s Esther González (9) and Jessica Carter (27) through the first half at Sports activities Illustrated Stadium. The match led to a 0-0 draw.
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March 21: Houston Sprint midfielder Kiki Van Zanten (12) controls the ball as Boston Legacy FC defender Jorelyn Carabalí (16) defends through the first half at Shell Power Stadium. Houston received the sport, 3-0.
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March 14: North Carolina Braveness followers maintain yellow and crimson playing cards throughout second half towards the Racing Louisville FC at First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park. North Carolina received the match, 2-1.
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March 14: A Volaris airplane flies over the stadium through the Bay FC vs. Denver Summit FC recreation at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. Bay FC received the match, 2-1, in what was the first-ever recreation for the Denver Summit.
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March 14: Utah Royals midfielder Janni Thomsen (7) dribbles up subject towards the Kansas Metropolis Present through the second half at CPKC Stadium. Kansas Metropolis received the match, 2-1.
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March 14: Boston Legacy FC midfielder Alba Caño (26) and NY/NJ Gotham FC midfielder Jaedyn Shaw (10) battle for the ball through the first half of the sport at Gillette Stadium. Gotham FC received the match – the primary in Boston Legacy FC historical past – 1-0.
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March 13: The Washington Spirit prepare for a nook kick through the second half towards the Portland Thorns at Audi Discipline. Portland received the NWSL 2026 season opener, 1-0.