Rain too much for Spokane Shine in women's soccer

SPOKANE - Jenny Novack scored the go-ahead goal on a header off a pass from Jackie Knowles in the 81st minute, lifting the Portland Rain under-23 squad to a 2-1 victory over the Spokane Shine in Women's Premier Soccer League play Saturday night at Albi Stadium.

Ali Martin scored for Portland (1-4) in the 25th minute. Marissa Mykines of Spokane (1-3-1) tied it in the 62nd minute.

The teams play again today at 3 at Albi.