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INDIO, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2025) – The Portland Thorns will face Angel City FC at 1 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 15 and the Houston Dash on Saturday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. PT at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California which runs from February 7–21, the CVI announced today.
The Thorns are set for their third CVI participation since NWSL teams joined the preseason tournament in 2024 and will compete alongside eight other NWSL clubs in the 2026 edition: Angel City FC, Bay FC, Denver Summit FC, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, San Diego Wave FC, Seattle Reign FC and Utah Royals FC.
With the addition of the LA Galaxy, Utah Royals, Bay FC, Kansas City Current, CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) teams for its largest event ever. 2026 marks the FIFA World Cup’s return to U.S. soil and this year’s CVI not only builds momentum for the global tournament ahead but gives fans unprecedented access to the sport’s biggest stars.
Early Bird pricing is now available for General Admission Day Passes and will start at just $34. Pricing for General Admission Weekend Passes (Feb 7-8 and Feb 14-15) will start at $68. Pricing and savings vary by date. Early Bird Pricing ends January 5.
The NWSL participation has grown since last year's event, with 9 of its 16 teams training at one site. The Denver Summit FC will play their first-ever match, and Kansas City Current and Utah Royals will make their CVI debut, reinforcing the importance of the event for the NWSL clubs ahead of an exciting 2026 season.
Portland Thorns - CVI 2026 Match Schedule
Click Here for the Full Coachella Valley Invitational Schedule
Media Credential Application Process Now Open
The media credential application process for the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is now open. This year, media can apply for an event credential, and if approved, will be required to RSVP for each event day that they plan to attend. Media credentials are required for all matches, and the deadline will be strictly enforced. The deadline to submit applications for event coverage is Tuesday, Feb. 3. No credential applications or changes will be accepted after the deadline. Applying for credentials does not guarantee credentials will be approved. All applicants must be on assignment, and credentials per outlet will be limited. Media can access the online application at www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com/mediacredentials.
Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.
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About the Coachella Valley Invitational
Developed and operated by AEG, the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history and in 2026 will feature a record 21 Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs playing preseason exhibition matches, training and holding organizational meetings at one site, leading up to the start of their seasons. CVI is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. The Empire Polo Club hosts a variety of special events, corporate meetings and private gatherings including the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country festival in Indio, CA. Open to the public, MLS preseason matches are set to take place February 7-14 with NWSL matches slated for February 15-21. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com
CVI Media Contact
PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, August 15, 2026) – The Portland Thorns continued their impressive home form with a 2-1 win over Orlando Pride on Saturday when forward Caiya Hanks — who was making her return to the pitch after missing action for over a year with an ACL injury — scored a stoppage time winner to secure three points for the home side.
Both sides battled back and forth as they tried to search for the opening goal, with Thorns goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold making three saves to ensure the match remained level going into the halftime break.
The Thorns came out into the second half much more threatening in Orlando’s half and finally broke the deadlock in the 58th minute when forward Pietra Tordin laid the ball off to forward Deyna Castellanos, who from the top right corner of Orlando’s box placed the ball perfectly into the top left corner of the goal over the hands of Orlando goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse.
The lead was short lived however when Arnold’s diving save to punch out a crossed ball in the 63rd minute ricocheted off the knees of Orlando forward Jacqueline Ovalle and rolled into the net to level things back up.
From there, Portland and Orlando continued in their fight to search for a second and despite several good looks at goal, the match remained level.
That would all change after Hanks — who subbed on in the 88th minute — curled the ball into the goal from outside the box in the 96th to send Providence Park into a frenzy as the Thorns secured three points and extended its home unbeaten streak to 12 matches, nine on the season.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns host Denver Summit FC for the first time at Providence Park on Saturday, August 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:45 pm PT on ION and 910 ESPN Portland. Purchase tickets for the match HERE.
TEAM NOTES
GOAL BREAKDOWN
First Half
N/A
Second Half
POR – Deyna Castellanos (Pietra Tordin) 58’
ORL – Jacqueline Ovalle 63’
POR – Caiya Hanks (M.A. Vignola) 90+6’
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), M.A. Vignola, Jayden Perry, Isabella Obaze (Sam Hiatt 78’), Carolyn Calzada, Jessie Fleming-C, Nina Nijstad (Cassandra Bogere 85’), Pietra Tordin (Caiya Hanks 88’), Deyna Castellanos (Renee Lyles 78’), Marie Müller (Morgan Weaver 67’), Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Reyna Reyes, Shae Harvey, Mallie McKenzie
Orlando Pride (4-4-2): Anna Moorhouse (GK), Hailie Mace (Gabi Nunes 90+8’), Rafaelle (Zoe Matthews 89’), Cori Dyke, Oihane Hernández (Zara Chavoshi 76’), Solai Washington, Ally Lemos, Haley McCutcheon-C, Julie Doyle (Summer Yates 65’), Jacqueline Ovalle, Barbra Banda (Angelina 65’)
Subs not used: Cara Martin (GK), Cossette Morche, Luana, Nicole Payne
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: N/A
ORL: Jacqueline Ovalle (Yellow) 40’, Julie Doyle (Yellow) 52’, Rafaelle (Yellow) 85’
MATCH STATS
POR | ORL
Goals: 2|1
Assists: 2|0
Possession: 51|49
Shots: 10|12
Shots on Target: 4|6
Saves: 5|2
Tackles: 16|16
Tackles Won: 9|11
Interceptions: 14|26
Fouls: 7|6
Offsides: 0|1
Corner Kicks: 0|6
ATTENDANCE: 19,106
Referee: Brad Jensen
Assistant Referee 1: Katarzyna Wasiak
Assistant Referee 2: Sarah Gaddes
4th Official: Justin St. Pierre
VAR: Danielle Chesky
Assistant VAR: Seun Yinka-Kehinde
INDIO, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2025) – The Portland Thorns will face Angel City FC at 1 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 15 and the Houston Dash on Saturday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. PT at the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California which runs from February 7–21, the CVI announced today.
The Thorns are set for their third CVI participation since NWSL teams joined the preseason tournament in 2024 and will compete alongside eight other NWSL clubs in the 2026 edition: Angel City FC, Bay FC, Denver Summit FC, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, San Diego Wave FC, Seattle Reign FC and Utah Royals FC.
With the addition of the LA Galaxy, Utah Royals, Bay FC, Kansas City Current, CVI will host 12 Major League Soccer (MLS) and 9 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) teams for its largest event ever. 2026 marks the FIFA World Cup’s return to U.S. soil and this year’s CVI not only builds momentum for the global tournament ahead but gives fans unprecedented access to the sport’s biggest stars.
Early Bird pricing is now available for General Admission Day Passes and will start at just $34. Pricing for General Admission Weekend Passes (Feb 7-8 and Feb 14-15) will start at $68. Pricing and savings vary by date. Early Bird Pricing ends January 5.
The NWSL participation has grown since last year's event, with 9 of its 16 teams training at one site. The Denver Summit FC will play their first-ever match, and Kansas City Current and Utah Royals will make their CVI debut, reinforcing the importance of the event for the NWSL clubs ahead of an exciting 2026 season.
Portland Thorns - CVI 2026 Match Schedule
Click Here for the Full Coachella Valley Invitational Schedule
Media Credential Application Process Now Open
The media credential application process for the 2026 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is now open. This year, media can apply for an event credential, and if approved, will be required to RSVP for each event day that they plan to attend. Media credentials are required for all matches, and the deadline will be strictly enforced. The deadline to submit applications for event coverage is Tuesday, Feb. 3. No credential applications or changes will be accepted after the deadline. Applying for credentials does not guarantee credentials will be approved. All applicants must be on assignment, and credentials per outlet will be limited. Media can access the online application at www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com/mediacredentials.
Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.
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About the Coachella Valley Invitational
Developed and operated by AEG, the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history and in 2026 will feature a record 21 Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs playing preseason exhibition matches, training and holding organizational meetings at one site, leading up to the start of their seasons. CVI is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. The Empire Polo Club hosts a variety of special events, corporate meetings and private gatherings including the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country festival in Indio, CA. Open to the public, MLS preseason matches are set to take place February 7-14 with NWSL matches slated for February 15-21. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.coachellavalleyinvitational.com
CVI Media Contact
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