Cortnee Vine scored her first NWSL goal in only her second match in this week's action, and Mackenzie Arnold debuted for the Thorns.
Meanwhile, Clare Polkinghorne and Remy Siemsen got back to winning ways, and PSG were victorious in the Perth International Football Cup.
Read our review of all of the Matildas Abroad action below.
Perth International Football Cup
Paris Saint-Germain were the victors of the Perth International Football Cup as they defeated Manchester City 1-0 in the final on Sunday.
City had plenty of possession and opportunities, but it was a late penalty for PSG that decided the pre-season tournament. Kerstin Casparij fouled Tara Elimbi Gilbert in the box in the 88th minute, which opened the door for Jennifer Echegini to score the game’s only goal.
Mary Fowler and Alanna Kennedy both started the match for City before being withdrawn in the second half.
Earlier, it was goals galore in the third-place playoff as Leicester City defeated West Ham United 5-2. The Foxes dominated the early stages of the game, leading by three goals at half-time and five by the 76th minute before Viviane Asseyi’s late brace made the scoreline a bit more respectable from a Hammers perspective.
Courtney Nevin entered the field of play in the 60th minute after missing the first game of the tournament. Katrina Gorry was rested as a precaution for West Ham due to a troublesome ankle.
United States
Bay FC defeated Portland Thorns 3-1 in a win that saw them enter into a finals position. Early goals to Abby Dahlkemper and Rachel Hill saw Bay FC take the early lead. Despite Sophia Smith getting a goal back for the Thorns, a second-half Joelle Anderson strike from outside the penalty area secured the three points for Albertin Montoya’s side.
Mackenzie Arnold debuted for Portland in goals.
Cortnee Vine scored her first NWSL goal as the North Carolina Courage came from behind to defeat KC Current 2-1. Temwa Chawinga put the Current in front in the second half before Vine’s goal – a curling finish into the top corner of the net after finding space past several defenders in the box – levelled things up.
The game could have gone either way at 1-1, but it would be the Courage who came out on top, with Brianna Pinto’s stoppage time goal proving the difference.
Vine started the match and played the full 90 minutes for North Carolina.
The San Diego Wave came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Washington Spirit. Kristen McNabb scored at both ends, a second-half equaliser atoning for a first-half own goal to level things up. Despite Washington having more opportunities throughout the match, the Wave held on to earn a first point under new coach Landon Donovan.
Emily van Egmond started the match for the Wave while Kaitlyn Torpey remains unavailable with a lower leg injury.
Sweden
AIK Fotboll fell to a 5-1 defeat against league leaders FC Rosengård. A brace to Mai Kadowaki was the highlight as Rosengård extended their league record to 17 wins from 17 games. Jada Whyman started in goals for AIK.
Kristianstads DFF got back to winning ways when they defeated KIF Örebro DFF 3-1. Hlín Eiríksdóttir scored a brace as they overcame a tough Örebro side to ensure they remain in fourth place on the ladder. Clare Polkinghorne and Remy Siemsen both started the match for Kristianstads.
Meanwhile, BK Häcken played out a scoreless draw against Piteå. Häcken are second on the table behind the all-conquering Rosengård.
Netherlands
FC Twente were comprehensive winners in the Women’s Super Cup, defeating Ajax 6-1 over the weekend. Kayleigh van Dooren scored a hat trick in a dominant performance. Daniela Galic was an unused substitute after picking up a recent minor injury.
England
Kyra Cooney-Cross scored her first goal in an Arsenal jersey in their 3-0 win over Southampton in a pre-season friendly. Cooney-Cross and Caitlin Foord both started for the Gunners, while Steph Catley wasn't named to the matchday squad after picking up a knock in training.
Cooney-Cross opened the scoring and a brace to defender Laia Codina saw Arsenal wrap up their pre-season preparations with a victory, as the side prepare for their UWCL qualifiers against Rangers at Meadow Park on Thursday morning (AEST).
