Mallie McKenzie knocked the ball into her own net in stoppage time while trying to defend a corner kick and the Orlando Pride defeated the Portland Thorns 1-0 on Friday night in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Elsewhere in the NWSL, the Seattle Reign were held to a 1-1 tie by Bay FC; and Racing Louisville tied the Chicago Stars 1-1.

In the dying moments of the match in Orlando, McKenzie struggled to defend Marta's corner and the ball eventually nestled into the goal.

Marta came into the match in the 68th minute to replace Ally Lemos. She was returning from a back injury that had caused her to miss two matches.

The win snapped a five-game winless streak at home for the Pride (10-8-6), who moved to third in the standings. The Thorns (9-8-7) slipped to fifth.

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