Sophia Smith led Portland to a win. Then Sophia Smith put Portland in a hole.

The highest-paid player in the NWSL took one poorly-timed red card.

PORTLAND — The end was just bizarre. 

The game was all but over. Triple digits were displayed on the Providence Park scoreboard, fans were heading toward the aisles and sportswriters were buried deep in their leads when confusion rang out following a sudden whistle. 

Did they really just give Sophia Smith a red card?