SEATTLE — Maddie Dahlien scored her first professional goal to give the Seattle Reign (2-1-2) the Cascadia rivalry win over the Portland Thorns 1-0 on Friday night at Lumen Field.

It was Seattle’s first regular-season win over its regional rivals since 2021, a winless streak of seven league matches. Reign coach Laura Harvey celebrated on the sidelines after the final whistle at Lumen Field in Seattle.

The rookie Dahlien was played through on the left wing by Lynn Biyendolo, then cut inside and squeezed a low right-foot shot past Bella Bixby in the fourth minute. It was the 31st regular season assist of Biyendolo’s career, which is tied for the most in NWSL history.

Forward Reilyn Turner almost scored an equalizer for the Thorns (1-2-2) when she struck the crossbar from a corner kick in the 90th minute.

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