Sánchez Lights Up Concacaf W Champions Cup, Lifts San Diego Over Portland

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San Diego attacker María Sánchez lit up Snapdragon Stadium last night, leading the Wave to a 3-2 home victory over Portland in Concacaf W Champions Cup play. 

Goals from Sophia Smith​ and rookie Reilyn Turner gave Portland a 2-0 lead entering the 67th minute, but Sánchez’s hat trick — which included two converted penalty kicks — secured San Diego’s dramatic comeback win.

Calling Sánchez “an incredible human being…[who’s] a pleasure to coach,” Wave boss Landon Donovan told the post-match press corps that his entire team was “awesome” last night. “To go down two goals and just continue to believe and keep playing and putting them under pressure was awesome. I’m just really proud of them.”

Portland midfielder Sam Coffey argues a call from her slide tackle that resulted in a San Diego penalty
Portland midfielder Sam Coffey’s slide tackle inside the box led to a San Diego penalty goal. (Abe Arredondo/Imagn Images)

Portland Thorns’ team woes continue

Last night’s result — though not counted toward the NWSL season — marked Portland’s fifth straight loss against league opponents. The sixth-place Thorns have yet to earn a point on the NWSL table since returning from the Olympic break.

When asked about the usually dominant Thorns’ recent downfall, Portland’s new permanent head coach Rob Gale said “We need to get healthy bodies available for 90…

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