Sophia Wilson returns from maternity leave as Thorns win season opener
NWSLsoccer.com, March 13, 2026
It was the substitution soccer fans longed to see. Sophia Wilson made her first appearance in an NWSL game since November 2024. In the very first game of the 2026 NWSL season, the Portland Thorns beat the Washington Spirit at Audi Field, 1-0. If that was a statement from the