Thorns Settle For Home Draw With Hapless Stars

At Providence Park, Portland, Oregon:


Taylor Wood scored in the second minute of second-half stoppage time as the Chicago Stars (5-17-2, 17 points) made up for Maitane Lopez's own goa (22') and gained a 1-1 Sunday NWSL road draw with the Portland Thorns (11-7-6, 39 points).


Even with the draw, the Stars have eliminated from playoff contention. 


The Thorns, currently in sixth place in the NWSL stadings. will pay a visit on the Orlando Pride this coming Saturday at 1:00 PM Pacific Time on ION. 

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