Ollie Wright converts a penalty kick and Portland climbs within four points of a home playoff berth in its first season.

Masashi Wada notches a hat trick in a Virginia downpour.

The midfielder is named the league’s top player for August.

The expansion professional soccer team is riding a three-game winning streak and will host USL League One leader Chattanooga on Saturday.

Mikey Lopez and Jay Tee Kamara named to the honorary squad for their efforts in a 3-2 road win at Greenville Triumph.

The victory at Greenville Triumph moves Portland’s pro soccer team to sixth place in USL League One.

Portland scores three times in an 18-minute span in the second half to put away the Charlotte Independence.

Ollie Wright, Walter Varela, Titus Washington and Nathan Messer are honored after Portland’s win on Sunday.