PORTLAND, Ore. — Reilyn Turner's goal put Portland in front in the first half and the Thorns went on to defeat the rival Seattle Reign 4-2 on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.

The so-called Cascadia rivalry dates back to the NWSL's first year in 2013. It was the league-high 43rd meeting between the two Pacific Northwest squads.

Despite temperatures that reached nearly 100 degrees, there were 21,811 fans at Portland's Providence Park for the game, the biggest crowd for an NWSL game this season.

It was the second NWSL match of the day. Earlier the Chicago Fire drew 1-1 at home with Bay FC.

With the win, the Thorns (7-4-4) remain undefeated at home this season with five wins and three draws.

The Reign (7-5-3), who downed the Thorns 1-0 in Seattle earlier this season, jumped i

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