November 2, 2026: Dash in the Dust, Thorns in the Playoffs
Houston 0–2 Portland on Decision Day: Soph twice, a sixth-place finish, and club records of 50 points and 50 goals.
Back at Pappy's the day after. Alan watched from a pizza place with no TVs and missed the first goal: Hanks beat her defender, Turner backheeled it, and Soph finished at 34'. Then a penalty saved, a VAR retake for encroachment, and a thank-you to the Etsy witches.
The record season: 14 wins to tie 2017, Wilson's 15 goals and 20 contributions, Fleming playing every minute of all 30 games, and Tordin on nine assists. Soph still hasn't re-signed, so Marissa is choosing peace.
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