go-ahead goal

Sophia Smith wasted little time in her return from the Women's World Cup, scoring the go-ahead goal one minute after taking the pitch as a second-half substitute in Portland's 2-1 victory over North Carolina.

Sebastian Blanco scored the go-ahead goal and adding an insurance score and the Portland Timbers eliminated Minnesota United from the MLS playoffs with a 3-1 opening-round victory

George Fochive scored the go-ahead goal on a header in the 68th minute and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Sunday night