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By Lizzy Becherano The Kansas City Current fell 0-2 to the Portland Thorns in the NWSL final on Saturday at Audi Field, as a strike from Sophia Smith and own goal Addisyn Merrick propelled Rhian Wilkinson’s side to victory. MVP winner Sophia Smith opened up the scoring in the fourth minute, shrugging off Current defender Elizabeth Ball outside the box to go one vs. one with goalkeeper Adrianna Franch before finding the back of the net. After half-time, the Thorns continued to dominate over the Current. The team then extended their lead as the opponents allowed an own goal in the 56th minute, s…