Crystal Dunn’s (very) late-game heroics assured that the Portland Thorns, at least for one day, won’t be known chiefly for its embattled owner and his mismanagement. Instead, it’ll be known for working moms and what they’re capable of.
We've already seen, and will continue to see, protests surrounding the World Cup in Qatar due to the alleged human rights issues taking place there. USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter wants to educate his players before deciding how they will make their voices heard.
But Sunday at Providence Park, Dunn’s late-game heroics assured that this club, at least for one day, won’t be known chiefly for its. Instead, it’ll be known for working moms and what they’re capable of. Told that it had been only 156 days since Dunn had given birth, Thorns coach Rhian Wilkinson deadpanned, “I have food in my fridge older than that.”