Sam Kerr scored her first goal since returning to the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), helping Gotham FC earn a 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns on Friday night. The Australian striker, who had been away from the league, found the net to pull her team level. Gotham FC took an early lead in the second minute when Guro Reiten passed to an unmarked Midge Purce, who scored. However, Portland responded and built a 2-1 advantage before Kerr's equalizer. The result keeps Gotham FC in the middle of the standings with a 9-3-4 record.
In other NWSL matches, the Orlando Pride defeated the Chicago Stars 1-0, and the Houston Dash beat Bay FC by the same score. The league continues to see competitive action as teams jostle for playoff positions.