Portland Thorns win Women's International Champions Cup

Morgan Weaver's late goal lifts Thorns over Lyon

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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In the final of the Women's International Champions Cup, Morgan Weaver came off the bench for the Portland Thorns and scored in the 87th minute to give her team a 1-0 victory over the powerhouse Lyon squad.

Why it matters

The Women's International Champions Cup is one of the most prestigious club tournaments in women's soccer, featuring top teams from around the world. The Thorns' victory over the dominant Lyon team is a significant accomplishment and underscores the growing strength of the National Women's Soccer League.

The details

Weaver, a 24-year-old forward, entered the match as a substitute in the 79th minute. With the game seemingly headed to extra time, Weaver scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute to give the Thorns the title.

  • The Women's International Champions Cup final was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Morgan Weaver scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute.

The players

Morgan Weaver

A 24-year-old forward for the Portland Thorns who came off the bench to score the game-winning goal in the 87th minute.

Portland Thorns

The National Women's Soccer League team that won the Women's International Champions Cup final.

Lyon

The powerhouse women's soccer team from France that lost to the Portland Thorns in the final.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge win for our team and for the NWSL. We knew we had to bring our best against a team like Lyon, and the girls really stepped up.”

— Mark Parsons, Head Coach, Portland Thorns (foxsports.com)

What’s next

The Thorns will return to NWSL play as they look to build on their International Champions Cup victory.

The takeaway

The Portland Thorns' triumph over the dominant Lyon squad demonstrates the growing global competitiveness of the National Women's Soccer League and the rising talent of American women's soccer players.