Portland Thorns coach Mark Parsons talked after the 2-0 win against the Chicago Red Stars at Providence Park on Wednesday night about the home debut of French international star Amandine Henry and the "professional, smart approach" they took in beating the top team in the National Women's Soccer League.

"It suited us to be a bit patient," Parsons said. "So we had to be smart and professional. I think that played into our hands big-time in the first half."

That's when Thorns captain Christine Sinclair scored in the sixth minute. In the 25th minute, Henry got her head on a Tobin Heath corner kick and it was redirected off Nadia Nadim's head for the goal.

Henry's start was notable, Parsons said.

"When we got Amandine involved, you saw her class," Parsons said.

The win moved Portland into first place in the National Women's Soccer League standings and extended the Thorns' unbeaten streak to a franchise-best 10 games.

Check out his full post-game interview.

-- Molly Blue