Rocky Rodriguez’s stunning volley helps send Thorns into NWSL final

• Crystal Dunn scores in stoppage time to seal victory
• Thorns have dealt with off-field issues in last few weeks
• Portland face Kansas City Current in next week's final

Crystal Dunn came off the bench and scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Thorns a 2-1 victory over the San Diego Wave in the first of two semi-finals on Sunday in the National Women's Soccer League.

They will face Kansas City Current, who beat OL Reign in Sunday's later game, thanks to goals from Alexis Loera and Kristen Hamilton. The Current are in just their second season after finishing bottom of the league in 2021.