Even without Moultrie, Portland is on the rise as K.C. sinks

Olivia Moultire is out for the season with an ACL tear, but her Portland Thorns are finding a way to climb up the order in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM ET

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