Former Lady Vol records shot on target in Portland's win versus Denver
Former Lady Vol records one shot on target in NWSL match.
Portland's women's soccer team secured a 1-0 victory over their rivals Denver in an NWSL match held at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon on Sunday. The game drew a crowd of 22,017 spectators. Former Tennessee Lady Vols soccer player M.A. Vignola participated in the match for the Thorns. She showcased her skills with a shot on target, 53 touches, 16 defensive interventions, and five successful duels.
Sophia Wilson was the scorer for Portland, netting the lone goal of the match. The Thorns will next face Gotham FC on Friday, with the match scheduled for an 8 p.m. EDT kick-off at Providence Park. Vignola's professional journey began in Iceland, where she played for Prottur (2020) and Valur (2021). She began her NWSL career in 2022 with Angel City FC in Los Angeles, California, before being traded to the Thorns in September 2025.
Vignola made history as the second-ever player signed by Angel City FC. She also represented the United States under-17 team and the Women's National Team, featuring in a single match for the national squad in 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In her college career, Vignola played for the Lady Vols from 2016 to 2019, earning All-SEC Second Team honors in 2019 and being named All-SEC First Team the same year.
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