The Portland Thorns look forward to having you at Providence Park on Sunday, August 10 for our largely anticipated Cascadia Rivalry match against Seattle Reign FC. If you have not secured your tickets to the match, you can do so at thorns.com/tickets.
GATES: Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. PST
KICKOFF: Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. PST.
The Cascadia Rivalry between the Portland Thorns and Seattle is the NWSL’s oldest and most prominent matchup. Characterized by the teams’ proximity to each other with support from two of the most passionate soccer fanbases in the country, the Cascadia Rivalry sets the stage for the league’s most memorable and intense battles as both sides fight to see who in the Pacific Northwest.
Portland has beaten and shutout Seattle in the last three meetings played at Providence Park dating back to September 2023. The rivalry is equally split between both sides (16 wins a piece with 10 draws) and the Thorns have an opportunity to take the lead ahead of a league-high 43rd matchup this Sunday, August 10.
Fans can enjoy a multitude of promotions and experiences in and around Providence Park for a Portland Thorns matchday!
EXCLUSIVE RIVALRY SCARF: For the match vs Seattle on August 10, the Thorns will offer an exclusive “Cascadia Rivalry” scarf available for purchase at Providence Park only. This limited-edition scarf is also available via our new Rivalry Scarf Pack granting fans who purchase one (1) Cascadia Rivalry Scarf for each Two (2) tickets purchased in Tanner Ridge or Sideline Terrace. Scarves will be distributed at the event. FIND SEATS.
MERCH DISCOUNTS FOR ALL: In partnership with First Tech, all fans in attendance for the Cascadia Rivalry match on Sunday, August 10 will receive Thorns merchandise discounts!
-Every attendee will receive 10% off all Thorns merchandise.
-Thorns Season Ticket Holders will receive 20% off all Thorns merchandise.
-First Tech Members will receive 30% off all Thorns merchandise.
-Any attendee wanting to get 30% off all Thorns merchandise can do so by visiting the First Tech table at Section 112 to pick up a courtesy coupon.
BANDANA GIVEAWAY: The first 5,000 fans through the gates at Providence Park will receive a free First Tech Beyond Bandana!
CAPTURING MEMS: Stop by the Cascadia Rivalry photo booth before kickoff to snap a Thorns-themed matchday photo. Capture the energy of the fiercest rivalries in women’s soccer.
THORNS BIKE BUS: We invite fans to join the Thorns Bike Bus to come down together in solidarity for the Cascadia Rivalry match! A fun and sustainable way to commute and reduce carbon footprints, the Thorns Bike Bus provides fans with an unforgettable community experience as they ride through Portland en route to Providence Park.
For more details on the Cascadia Rivalry Bike Bus and meetup locations, click here (insert link). Bicycle racks will be available on Morrison St between Gates D and F at Providence Park for those who opt to bike to the match.
RIDE FREE WITH TRIMET: Fans can use their Thorns matchday ticket as TriMet fare, valid for free rides on TriMet buses, MAX, LIFT and Portland Streetcar three hours before and after each match.
For the Cascadia Rivalry match, ticket holders can ride free on TriMet between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
RIDESHARE: For fans using a rideshare service to get to the match (i.e. Uber, Lyft), there are three designated pick-up/drop-off locations at Providence Park.
-Corner of SW Alder St & 19th Ave
-SW Salmon & SW 18th Ave in front of Lincoln High School
-SW Morrison St & 20th Ave in front of the PTFC Authentics Shop
Ahead of every match, it is recommended that fans review Providence Park and Portland Thorns’ event guides and policies which provide comprehensive information about what to expect on match day.
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
The Portland Thorns look forward to having you at Providence Park on Sunday, August 10 for our largely anticipated Cascadia Rivalry match against Seattle Reign FC. If you have not secured your tickets to the match, you can do so at thorns.com/tickets.
GATES: Gates will open at 11:30 a.m. PST
KICKOFF: Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. PST.
The Cascadia Rivalry between the Portland Thorns and Seattle is the NWSL’s oldest and most prominent matchup. Characterized by the teams’ proximity to each other with support from two of the most passionate soccer fanbases in the country, the Cascadia Rivalry sets the stage for the league’s most memorable and intense battles as both sides fight to see who in the Pacific Northwest.
Portland has beaten and shutout Seattle in the last three meetings played at Providence Park dating back to September 2023. The rivalry is equally split between both sides (16 wins a piece with 10 draws) and the Thorns have an opportunity to take the lead ahead of a league-high 43rd matchup this Sunday, August 10.
Fans can enjoy a multitude of promotions and experiences in and around Providence Park for a Portland Thorns matchday!
EXCLUSIVE RIVALRY SCARF: For the match vs Seattle on August 10, the Thorns will offer an exclusive “Cascadia Rivalry” scarf available for purchase at Providence Park only. This limited-edition scarf is also available via our new Rivalry Scarf Pack granting fans who purchase one (1) Cascadia Rivalry Scarf for each Two (2) tickets purchased in Tanner Ridge or Sideline Terrace. Scarves will be distributed at the event. FIND SEATS.
MERCH DISCOUNTS FOR ALL: In partnership with First Tech, all fans in attendance for the Cascadia Rivalry match on Sunday, August 10 will receive Thorns merchandise discounts!
-Every attendee will receive 10% off all Thorns merchandise.
-Thorns Season Ticket Holders will receive 20% off all Thorns merchandise.
-First Tech Members will receive 30% off all Thorns merchandise.
-Any attendee wanting to get 30% off all Thorns merchandise can do so by visiting the First Tech table at Section 112 to pick up a courtesy coupon.
BANDANA GIVEAWAY: The first 5,000 fans through the gates at Providence Park will receive a free First Tech Beyond Bandana!
CAPTURING MEMS: Stop by the Cascadia Rivalry photo booth before kickoff to snap a Thorns-themed matchday photo. Capture the energy of the fiercest rivalries in women’s soccer.
THORNS BIKE BUS: We invite fans to join the Thorns Bike Bus to come down together in solidarity for the Cascadia Rivalry match! A fun and sustainable way to commute and reduce carbon footprints, the Thorns Bike Bus provides fans with an unforgettable community experience as they ride through Portland en route to Providence Park.
For more details on the Cascadia Rivalry Bike Bus and meetup locations, click here (insert link). Bicycle racks will be available on Morrison St between Gates D and F at Providence Park for those who opt to bike to the match.
RIDE FREE WITH TRIMET: Fans can use their Thorns matchday ticket as TriMet fare, valid for free rides on TriMet buses, MAX, LIFT and Portland Streetcar three hours before and after each match.
For the Cascadia Rivalry match, ticket holders can ride free on TriMet between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
RIDESHARE: For fans using a rideshare service to get to the match (i.e. Uber, Lyft), there are three designated pick-up/drop-off locations at Providence Park.
-Corner of SW Alder St & 19th Ave
-SW Salmon & SW 18th Ave in front of Lincoln High School
-SW Morrison St & 20th Ave in front of the PTFC Authentics Shop
Ahead of every match, it is recommended that fans review Providence Park and Portland Thorns’ event guides and policies which provide comprehensive information about what to expect on match day.
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