Portland Thorns FC star Sophia Wilson scored her first goal since maternity leave in the team's 2-1 victory against Angel City FC on Sunday.

What happened?

Receiving a ball from Mimi Alidou, Wilson struck a powerful shot past Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson.

The goal marked Wilson's first NWSL goal since Nov. 1, 2024.

Why it matters for Portland Thorns FC

After scoring, it was an emotional and joyous celebration for Wilson, who was seen wiping tears from her face as her teammates swarmed to celebrate the momentous occasion.

"I tried not to put too much pressure on myself, just coming back and playing at this level, but I really needed a goal [to be] completely honest," Wilson said in a post-match interview.

What comes next?

Currently, the Thorns are second in the league standings, accumulating 13 points across six matches. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Position | 2nd | | Points | 13 | | Matches | 6 | During the April international window, Wilson returned to the USWNT for the first time in nearly two years, featuring in all three friendly matches against Japan.