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PORTLAND, Ore. (August 11, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that former U.S. Women's National Team star Meghan Klingenberg will be recognized in a pre-match ceremony at Providence Park on Saturday, August 15 vs Orlando Pride. Fans wishing to be part of the celebration honoring Klingenberg's impactful career can purchase tickets now at thorns.com/tickets. The match, presented by Bank of America, is currently scheduled to kick off at 5:45 pm PT.
Klingenberg played a pivotal role in the success of both the Portland Thorns and the USWNT throughout her extensive career. She arrived in Portland ahead of the 2016 season, and over the course of her nine-year tenure in the Rose City, she helped the Thorns win the 2017 and 2022 NWSL Championship, the 2016 and 2021 NWSL Shield, the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, 2020 NWSL Community Shield and 2021 Women's International Cup. Klingenberg started in 167 of her 183 appearances and registered 27 assists across all NWSL competitions.
For country, she contested every minute for the USWNT on their path to lifting the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Her performances at the World Cup earned her spots on the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star Team and 2015 FIFPro Women's World XI. She also helped the USWNT win the 2014 Concacaf Women's Championship and 2016 SheBelieves Cup. Klingenberg capped off her international career with 74 appearances for the USWNT, scoring three times and assisting six.
The night's festivities extend beyond the pitch, with Bank of America headlining a full slate of match entitlements as the presenting partner of the evening. Rock the Runway, presented by Bank of America, anchors the night's entertainment, while the club's Game Ball Delivery program will spotlight a nonprofit organization from Playmakers of Portland, to be confirmed by Bank of America in the coming weeks. The evening will also mark the launch of My First Match, a new Thorns initiative designed to welcome fans experiencing their first-ever match at Providence Park.
Tickets are available HERE.
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
PORTLAND, Ore. (August 11, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that former U.S. Women's National Team star Meghan Klingenberg will be recognized in a pre-match ceremony at Providence Park on Saturday, August 15 vs Orlando Pride. Fans wishing to be part of the celebration honoring Klingenberg's impactful career can purchase tickets now at thorns.com/tickets. The match, presented by Bank of America, is currently scheduled to kick off at 5:45 pm PT.
Klingenberg played a pivotal role in the success of both the Portland Thorns and the USWNT throughout her extensive career. She arrived in Portland ahead of the 2016 season, and over the course of her nine-year tenure in the Rose City, she helped the Thorns win the 2017 and 2022 NWSL Championship, the 2016 and 2021 NWSL Shield, the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, 2020 NWSL Community Shield and 2021 Women's International Cup. Klingenberg started in 167 of her 183 appearances and registered 27 assists across all NWSL competitions.
For country, she contested every minute for the USWNT on their path to lifting the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. Her performances at the World Cup earned her spots on the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup All-Star Team and 2015 FIFPro Women's World XI. She also helped the USWNT win the 2014 Concacaf Women's Championship and 2016 SheBelieves Cup. Klingenberg capped off her international career with 74 appearances for the USWNT, scoring three times and assisting six.
The night's festivities extend beyond the pitch, with Bank of America headlining a full slate of match entitlements as the presenting partner of the evening. Rock the Runway, presented by Bank of America, anchors the night's entertainment, while the club's Game Ball Delivery program will spotlight a nonprofit organization from Playmakers of Portland, to be confirmed by Bank of America in the coming weeks. The evening will also mark the launch of My First Match, a new Thorns initiative designed to welcome fans experiencing their first-ever match at Providence Park.
Tickets are available HERE.
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, the Kaiser Permanente Performance Center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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