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NWSL belt news · April 29, 2026

Portland Thorns FC beat San Diego Wave FC 2–0 and takes the NWSL belt

The 11th reign for the club; it ends San Diego Wave FC’s 4 days with the belt.

Portland Thorns FC took the lineal NWSL belt on April 29, 2026, beating San Diego Wave FC 2–0 at home. It is reign 91 in the belt's history and the 11th for the club.

San Diego Wave FC had held it since April 25, 2026: 4 days and 0 defenses.

Portland Thorns FC last held the belt in 2025, 269 days before this one; that reign lasted 49 days with 1 defense.

The reign lasted 9 days and 1 defense, ending May 8, 2026 against Racing Louisville FC.

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