Portland Thorns FC secured a crucial 2-1 comeback victory against Bay FC on Saturday night, with Olivia Mountrie scoring twice to lead the team to a much-needed win. The Thorns, now in fourth place in the standings, are level on points with third-place Gotham FC. Bay FC's winless streak has stretched to 12 games, leaving them in 13th place in the 14-team NWSL. Taylor Huff scored the opening goal for Bay FC in the 36th minute, but Mountrie equalized in the 51st minute with a low shot past Bay goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz. Mountrie then scored the winning goal in the 69th minute with a direct free-kick. Albertin Montoya, the Bay FC coach, praised his team's performance, saying they played well enough to win. The Thorns' goalkeeper, Mackenzie Arnold, made a crucial save in the 39th minute to prevent Bay FC from taking a 2-0 lead. The win is a significant boost to the Thorns' playoff credentials, and they will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games. Olivia Mountrie's two goals were her first career two-goal game, and she will be looking to continue her good form. The Thorns' next game will be a crucial one, as they look to secure a playoff spot in the competitive NWSL Women's league.