More Than a Match: Pride Night at Providence Park
More Than a Match: Pride Night at Providence Park
On June 15, when the Portland Thorns take the field against the Washington Spirit, the night will be about more than just soccer. It will be a vivid, vibrant celebration of community, identity, and the power of showing up—together.
Pride Night at Providence Park is one of the most cherished dates on the Thorns' calendar. It’s a chance to stand up for what matters, to amplify voices, and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community—an essential and cherished part of our club, our fanbase, and the Portland community at large.
Limited Edition Poster
The evening begins with a burst of color and creativity. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive 12x18” Pride poster, a striking piece of art created by Portland-based designer and illustrator Kennedy Barrera-Cruz. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Kennedy’s work centers joy, visibility, and bold self-expression—making this poster much more than a giveaway. It’s a keepsake, a piece of art, and a symbol of what Pride means here in Portland.
“As a creative, my LGBTQ+ experience has shaped the themes and playfulness of my work. I avoid sticking to one style; I constantly hunger to learn new design styles. I want to draw in all the colors and textures of a rainbow in my illustrations. With my Thorns Pride poster, I learned how to recreate a risograph effect and textures to add a retro element I admire.” -Kennedy Barrera-Cruz.
And that’s just the beginning.
Re-Inc Collab
This year’s Pride match will also feature an in-stadium-only drop from Re-Inc: a limited-edition collection of scarves, shirts, and hoodies that blend performance with purpose. You won’t find these pieces online—this is a drop for the people who show up, who stand together, and fill the stands with a sense of community.
Support Pride Northwest with Your PTFC Authentics Purchase
In honor of Pride Month, fans will have the opportunity to add a donation at checkout when shopping online at PTFC Authentics.
This June, we’re spotlighting Pride Northwest, whose mission is to encourage and celebrate the positive diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities, and to educate through activities that highlight their history, accomplishments, and talents
Pride Bike Bus
Getting to the stadium? Ride in style and solidarity with Jenna Bikes’ iconic Bike Bus from Irving Park—a joyful, two-wheeled parade that turns the commute into a community experience. MORE HERE
Father’s Day Ticket Package
And in the spirit of inclusivity, we haven’t forgotten that Father’s Day is just around the corner. The Pitchside with Pops ticket package is designed to help families celebrate in style. For just $39, fans get a game ticket, a hot dog, a soda or bottled water, a popsicle, and access to the Pub Beer Patio—complete with bubbles for the kids and cold ones for the grownups. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the dads and father figures who show up, support, and stand proud.
Athlete Ally x NWSL Bedazzled Ball
The NWSL Bedazzled Ball will make its Portland debut at the Pride match with a special Match Ball delivery moment with Athlete Ally.
The NWSL Bedazzled Ball is exactly what it sounds like – a soccer ball covered all the way around in diamonds. The crystal-incrusted Nike soccer ball has more than 10,000 individually placed jewels and was created as part of a Swarovski collaboration with a women-owned company, Beyond Diamonds.
At the end of June, it will be auctioned to the highest bidder, with proceeds supporting Athlete Ally’s mission to create inclusive and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals in sports.
Rose City Riveters Prideraiser
With the Thorns thick in the playoff hunt, the energy at Providence Park is already electric. Add in the colors of Pride, the roar of the Riveters, and the collective joy of our community coming together, and June 15 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night. The Riveters are continuing their Prideraiser tradition this year and have asked if we can support the initiative again.
Prideraiser is a grassroots fundraising campaign that takes place across many supporter groups. Each group selects a local LGBTQIA+ organization to support, and fans pledge a donation amount per goal scored in June. At the end of the month, supporters receive a reminder to fulfill their pledge based on the total goals scored.
This year they have selected to support The Marie Equi Center and their LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health and Recovery programs. You can find their pledge page HERE.
Yes, the match will air nationally on CBS. But the full experience? That only happens here, in the stands, with all of us.
Show up proud. Show up loud. We’ll see you at Providence Park.
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
More Than a Match: Pride Night at Providence Park
More Than a Match: Pride Night at Providence Park
On June 15, when the Portland Thorns take the field against the Washington Spirit, the night will be about more than just soccer. It will be a vivid, vibrant celebration of community, identity, and the power of showing up—together.
Pride Night at Providence Park is one of the most cherished dates on the Thorns' calendar. It’s a chance to stand up for what matters, to amplify voices, and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community—an essential and cherished part of our club, our fanbase, and the Portland community at large.
Limited Edition Poster
The evening begins with a burst of color and creativity. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive an exclusive 12x18” Pride poster, a striking piece of art created by Portland-based designer and illustrator Kennedy Barrera-Cruz. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, Kennedy’s work centers joy, visibility, and bold self-expression—making this poster much more than a giveaway. It’s a keepsake, a piece of art, and a symbol of what Pride means here in Portland.
“As a creative, my LGBTQ+ experience has shaped the themes and playfulness of my work. I avoid sticking to one style; I constantly hunger to learn new design styles. I want to draw in all the colors and textures of a rainbow in my illustrations. With my Thorns Pride poster, I learned how to recreate a risograph effect and textures to add a retro element I admire.” -Kennedy Barrera-Cruz.
And that’s just the beginning.
Re-Inc Collab
This year’s Pride match will also feature an in-stadium-only drop from Re-Inc: a limited-edition collection of scarves, shirts, and hoodies that blend performance with purpose. You won’t find these pieces online—this is a drop for the people who show up, who stand together, and fill the stands with a sense of community.
Support Pride Northwest with Your PTFC Authentics Purchase
In honor of Pride Month, fans will have the opportunity to add a donation at checkout when shopping online at PTFC Authentics.
This June, we’re spotlighting Pride Northwest, whose mission is to encourage and celebrate the positive diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans communities, and to educate through activities that highlight their history, accomplishments, and talents
Pride Bike Bus
Getting to the stadium? Ride in style and solidarity with Jenna Bikes’ iconic Bike Bus from Irving Park—a joyful, two-wheeled parade that turns the commute into a community experience. MORE HERE
Father’s Day Ticket Package
And in the spirit of inclusivity, we haven’t forgotten that Father’s Day is just around the corner. The Pitchside with Pops ticket package is designed to help families celebrate in style. For just $39, fans get a game ticket, a hot dog, a soda or bottled water, a popsicle, and access to the Pub Beer Patio—complete with bubbles for the kids and cold ones for the grownups. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the dads and father figures who show up, support, and stand proud.
Athlete Ally x NWSL Bedazzled Ball
The NWSL Bedazzled Ball will make its Portland debut at the Pride match with a special Match Ball delivery moment with Athlete Ally.
The NWSL Bedazzled Ball is exactly what it sounds like – a soccer ball covered all the way around in diamonds. The crystal-incrusted Nike soccer ball has more than 10,000 individually placed jewels and was created as part of a Swarovski collaboration with a women-owned company, Beyond Diamonds.
At the end of June, it will be auctioned to the highest bidder, with proceeds supporting Athlete Ally’s mission to create inclusive and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ individuals in sports.
Rose City Riveters Prideraiser
With the Thorns thick in the playoff hunt, the energy at Providence Park is already electric. Add in the colors of Pride, the roar of the Riveters, and the collective joy of our community coming together, and June 15 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night. The Riveters are continuing their Prideraiser tradition this year and have asked if we can support the initiative again.
Prideraiser is a grassroots fundraising campaign that takes place across many supporter groups. Each group selects a local LGBTQIA+ organization to support, and fans pledge a donation amount per goal scored in June. At the end of the month, supporters receive a reminder to fulfill their pledge based on the total goals scored.
This year they have selected to support The Marie Equi Center and their LGBTQIA2S+ Community Health and Recovery programs. You can find their pledge page HERE.
Yes, the match will air nationally on CBS. But the full experience? That only happens here, in the stands, with all of us.
Show up proud. Show up loud. We’ll see you at Providence Park.
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