Canadian soccer star Janine Beckie scores twice in NWSL match in return from injury
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.
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![Down 5-1 in the second half Saturday, the Thorns rallied with a goal by Canadian Janine Beckie, middle, in the 71st minute. She closed the margin to 5-4 during stoppage time. 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.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7146340.1710620878!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/beckie-janine-240316-1180.jpg)
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.