2018 NWSL Championship

The 2018 NWSL Championship was the final match of the National Women's Soccer League season, held on October 20, 2018, in Portland, Oregon. It featured the North Carolina Courage and the Portland Thorns FC, two of the league’s top teams. The Courage won 3-0, earning their first championship and ending the Thorns’ quest for a third title. Sam Mewis scored twice, and Lynn Williams added another goal, showcasing their offensive strength. The match highlighted the competitive growth of women's professional soccer in the U.S. and celebrated the Courage’s dominant season.