Canada's Janine Beckie scores twice in Thorns' loss to open NWSL season

Canadian international Janine Beckie, returning from knee surgery, scored twice in a losing cause Saturday as the Portland Thorns were beaten 5-4 by hometown Kansas City in the regular-season opener for the National Women's Soccer League.

Canada's Janine Beckie scores twice in Thorns' loss to open NWSL season
Canadian female soccer player slides between two defenders to pass the ball to a Portland Thorns forward teammate in season-opening National Women's Soccer League play in Kansas City on March 16, 2024.

Canadian international Janine Beckie, returning from knee surgery, scored twice in a losing cause Saturday as the Portland Thorns were beaten 5-4 by hometown Kansas City in the regular-season opener for the National Women's Soccer League.