MEDFORD, Ore. - Despite conceding the first goal, Portland CC found a way back to defeat Rogue CC 2-1 yesterday for a big road result.
After three straight losses, the Panthers have now won two on the bounce to even their NWAC South Region record at 3-3.Â
Rogue had the early momentum and went ahead in the 13th minute off the foot of Brenda De La Cruz.
Ema Streng got her first goal of 2026 with a nice finish at the back post in the37th minute. A free kick from outside the box was flicked on by Alli Aldinger to a lurking Streng who tapped in home from a tight angle.
Tiffany Rodriguez provided the game winner just before halftime with a well placed header on the end of a corner kick from Maite Avalos.
Goalkeeper Evelyn Hollingsworth and the Panther defense did the hard work on the second half to secure the win.
