Portland Thorns Prepare to Honor Christine Sinclair with Hall of Fame Induction, Jersey Retirement Ceremony at Providence Park on Oct. 4 vs Bay FC
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 1, 2025) – As the Portland Thorns prepare to make club legend Christine Sinclair the first player to be inducted into the Thorns Hall of Fame and have her jersey retired on Saturday, October 4 at Providence Park, fans can take advantage of exclusive promotions and merch offerings to help commemorate Portland’s most iconic player ahead of a critical playoff battle. Gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online at thorns.com/tickets.
CHRISTINE SINCLAIR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION & JERSEY RETIREMENT
Sinclair’s ceremony is set to take place before Portland’s 7 p.m. kickoff against Bay FC. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as Sinclair’s ceremony will begin immediately after teams conclude pre-match warmups.
Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise to celebrate this momentous occasion in Thorns history. Exclusive merch offerings include:
-Superhero Christine Sinclair Crewneck Sweatshirts
-Christine Sinclair Graphic T-Shirt designed by Sinclair’s Nieces
-Thorns Hall of Fame Christine Sinclair Scarves
Following the final whistle, the Thorns will also begin to distribute 2,500 exclusive Christine Sinclair posters as fans exit Providence Park.
WHAT’S AT STAKE ON THE PITCH
As the postseason race continues to heat up, the Thorns must get a positive result against Bay to keep itself in a good position to chase a home playoff berth. After a 1-0 road defeat to Bay earlier this season, Portland will want to get even with Bay and record their first win at Providence Park since August 10 (4-2-win vs Seattle Reign).
Portland could finish Week 23 in 4th with the following scenarios:
-Portland win against Bay FC
-Gotham FC win or draw against Seattle Reign
-Houston Dash win or draw against Orlando Pride
-Washington Spirit win or draw against San Diego Wave
Bay could enter the match on the verge of elimination if the Houston Dash and Racing Louisville win their respective matches. Regardless of what happens, the Thorns must be ready for a tough contest against a Bay side fighting to survive and ready to play spoiler.
RACE TO THE FINISH
With the regular season rapidly ending, the Thorns are excited to offer fans its new “Race to the Finish” ticket package to help pack Providence Park! This package, available to purchase here, starts at $40 and will give Thorns entry into the final two league matches on October 4 vs Bay FC (Christine Sinclair HOF Induction & Jersey Retirement) and November 2 vs Houston Dash (Fan Appreciation).
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
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. Arrive by 4PM at the Athletic Community
For more details on the Cascadia Rivalry Bike Bus and meetup locations, click here. 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
PARKING: Parking is limited around Providence Park and streets surrounding the stadium are closed to traffic. Fans can reserve parking spaces in designated downtown lots using ParkWhiz.
STADIUM GUIDES & POLICIES
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 Thorns Prepare to Honor Christine Sinclair with Hall of Fame Induction, Jersey Retirement Ceremony at Providence Park on Oct. 4 vs Bay FC
PORTLAND, Ore. (October 1, 2025) – As the Portland Thorns prepare to make club legend Christine Sinclair the first player to be inducted into the Thorns Hall of Fame and have her jersey retired on Saturday, October 4 at Providence Park, fans can take advantage of exclusive promotions and merch offerings to help commemorate Portland’s most iconic player ahead of a critical playoff battle. Gates are scheduled to open at 5 p.m. and tickets can be purchased online at thorns.com/tickets.
CHRISTINE SINCLAIR HALL OF FAME INDUCTION & JERSEY RETIREMENT
Sinclair’s ceremony is set to take place before Portland’s 7 p.m. kickoff against Bay FC. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as Sinclair’s ceremony will begin immediately after teams conclude pre-match warmups.
Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive merchandise to celebrate this momentous occasion in Thorns history. Exclusive merch offerings include:
-Superhero Christine Sinclair Crewneck Sweatshirts
-Christine Sinclair Graphic T-Shirt designed by Sinclair’s Nieces
-Thorns Hall of Fame Christine Sinclair Scarves
Following the final whistle, the Thorns will also begin to distribute 2,500 exclusive Christine Sinclair posters as fans exit Providence Park.
WHAT’S AT STAKE ON THE PITCH
As the postseason race continues to heat up, the Thorns must get a positive result against Bay to keep itself in a good position to chase a home playoff berth. After a 1-0 road defeat to Bay earlier this season, Portland will want to get even with Bay and record their first win at Providence Park since August 10 (4-2-win vs Seattle Reign).
Portland could finish Week 23 in 4th with the following scenarios:
-Portland win against Bay FC
-Gotham FC win or draw against Seattle Reign
-Houston Dash win or draw against Orlando Pride
-Washington Spirit win or draw against San Diego Wave
Bay could enter the match on the verge of elimination if the Houston Dash and Racing Louisville win their respective matches. Regardless of what happens, the Thorns must be ready for a tough contest against a Bay side fighting to survive and ready to play spoiler.
RACE TO THE FINISH
With the regular season rapidly ending, the Thorns are excited to offer fans its new “Race to the Finish” ticket package to help pack Providence Park! This package, available to purchase here, starts at $40 and will give Thorns entry into the final two league matches on October 4 vs Bay FC (Christine Sinclair HOF Induction & Jersey Retirement) and November 2 vs Houston Dash (Fan Appreciation).
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
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. Arrive by 4PM at the Athletic Community
For more details on the Cascadia Rivalry Bike Bus and meetup locations, click here. 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
PARKING: Parking is limited around Providence Park and streets surrounding the stadium are closed to traffic. Fans can reserve parking spaces in designated downtown lots using ParkWhiz.
STADIUM GUIDES & POLICIES
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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