PORTLAND, Ore. (January 15, 2026) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the 2026 regular season schedule with the Portland Thorns set to host 15 matches at Providence Park for its 14thNWSL campaign.
The Thorns have also released information regarding its 2026 preseason, which includes the arrival of five non-roster invitees, two trips to California and a preseason fixture at Providence Park currently scheduled for Friday, March 6 (opponent and time to be announced at a later date).
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns Annual Memberships for the 2026 NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503.509.5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information.
To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns schedule, visit thorns.com/schedule.
2026 NWSL REGULAR SEASON
Portland — who will contest the opening match of the 2026 NWSL season — begin on the road for a third-straight year, this time at Washington Spirit for a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Semifinal on Friday, March 13 (5 p.m. PT, Prime Video).
The Thorns will then host rivals Seattle Reign FC for its home opener at Providence Park on Friday, March 20 (7 p.m. PT, Prime Video), the first time since 2013 that Portland has opened at home against Seattle. The reverse fixture at Seattle’s Lumen Field will be played on Sunday, July 12 (1 p.m. PT, ESPN).
With the introduction of league expansion sides Denver Summit FC and Boston Legacy FC, 2026 will see Portland’s schedule expand to 30 games, facing each opponent twice, once at home and once on the road. Portland will welcome Denver on Saturday, August 22 (5:45 p.m. PT, ION) and Boston on Saturday, October 3 (5:45 p.m. PT, ION).
To wrap up the 2026 season, Portland will play North Carolina Courage at home on Friday, October 23 (7 p.m. PT, Prime Video) then make the trip to face the Houston Dash on Sunday, November 1 (2 p.m. PT, ESPN TBD) for NWSL Decision Day, the second-consecutive year both sides face off to close out league action.
2026 marks the third season in the NWSL’s landmark four-year domestic media rights package with CBS Sports, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps/ION, with Victory+ also set to join following their addition in the expanded media rights package announced last September.
Across the 30-game slate, the Portland Thorns will feature in four matches broadcast on CBS with three available to watch on CBS Sports Network. Additionally, the Thorns will also have two games air on ESPN, three on ESPN2, five on Prime Video, seven on ION, four on Victory+ and one on NWSL+. The exact network that will broadcast Portland’s final match at Houston will be confirmed ahead of NWSL Decision Day, which ESPN gained exclusive rights to as part of the league’s media rights expansion.
2026 PORTLAND THORNS PRESEASON
Thorns players are scheduled to report back to Portland on January 16 before heading to Santa Barbara, California for a preseason training camp that will run between January 20-30. Portland will then return to Indio, California for its third consecutive participation at the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI), scheduled for February 13-21. For additional information about the Thorns at the 2026 CVI, click here.
To close out the 2026 preseason, the Thorns will host a preseason match at Providence Park on Friday, March 6. Opponent and time will be announced in the weeks to come.
2026 PORTLAND THORNS PRESEASON ROSTER
Preparations for Portland’s 14th NWSL season are currently being led by President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos and interim Head Coach Sarah Lowdon.
To start the 2026 preseason, the Thorns contracted roster currently features the following players:
Goalkeepers (3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (8): Daiane (LOAN), Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Marie Müller (INTL - SEI), Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, M.A. Vignola
Midfielders (4): Deyna Castellanos, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Shae Harvey, Olivia Moultrie
Forwards (10): Mimi Alidou (INTL), Julie Dufour (INTL - SEI), Caiya Hanks (SEI), Valerin Loboa (INTL), Maddie Padelski, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Morgan Weaver (SEI), Sophia Wilson (ML)
INTL – Player holds an international roster slot; LOAN – Player out on loan;
SEI – Season-Ending Injury; ML – Maternity Leave
The Thorns also welcome the addition of the five trialists to the 2026 preseason roster:
Defenders (2): Laila Booker (NRI), Sydney Cheesman (NRI)
Midfielders (3): Riley Gleason (NRI), Jennie Immethun (NRI), Renee Lyles (NRI)
NRI – Non-Roster Invitee
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, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 15, 2026) – The National Women’s Soccer League announced today the 2026 regular season schedule with the Portland Thorns set to host 15 matches at Providence Park for its 14thNWSL campaign.
The Thorns have also released information regarding its 2026 preseason, which includes the arrival of five non-roster invitees, two trips to California and a preseason fixture at Providence Park currently scheduled for Friday, March 6 (opponent and time to be announced at a later date).
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns Annual Memberships for the 2026 NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503.509.5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for more information.
To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns schedule, visit thorns.com/schedule.
2026 NWSL REGULAR SEASON
Portland — who will contest the opening match of the 2026 NWSL season — begin on the road for a third-straight year, this time at Washington Spirit for a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Semifinal on Friday, March 13 (5 p.m. PT, Prime Video).
The Thorns will then host rivals Seattle Reign FC for its home opener at Providence Park on Friday, March 20 (7 p.m. PT, Prime Video), the first time since 2013 that Portland has opened at home against Seattle. The reverse fixture at Seattle’s Lumen Field will be played on Sunday, July 12 (1 p.m. PT, ESPN).
With the introduction of league expansion sides Denver Summit FC and Boston Legacy FC, 2026 will see Portland’s schedule expand to 30 games, facing each opponent twice, once at home and once on the road. Portland will welcome Denver on Saturday, August 22 (5:45 p.m. PT, ION) and Boston on Saturday, October 3 (5:45 p.m. PT, ION).
To wrap up the 2026 season, Portland will play North Carolina Courage at home on Friday, October 23 (7 p.m. PT, Prime Video) then make the trip to face the Houston Dash on Sunday, November 1 (2 p.m. PT, ESPN TBD) for NWSL Decision Day, the second-consecutive year both sides face off to close out league action.
2026 marks the third season in the NWSL’s landmark four-year domestic media rights package with CBS Sports, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps/ION, with Victory+ also set to join following their addition in the expanded media rights package announced last September.
Across the 30-game slate, the Portland Thorns will feature in four matches broadcast on CBS with three available to watch on CBS Sports Network. Additionally, the Thorns will also have two games air on ESPN, three on ESPN2, five on Prime Video, seven on ION, four on Victory+ and one on NWSL+. The exact network that will broadcast Portland’s final match at Houston will be confirmed ahead of NWSL Decision Day, which ESPN gained exclusive rights to as part of the league’s media rights expansion.
2026 PORTLAND THORNS PRESEASON
Thorns players are scheduled to report back to Portland on January 16 before heading to Santa Barbara, California for a preseason training camp that will run between January 20-30. Portland will then return to Indio, California for its third consecutive participation at the Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI), scheduled for February 13-21. For additional information about the Thorns at the 2026 CVI, click here.
To close out the 2026 preseason, the Thorns will host a preseason match at Providence Park on Friday, March 6. Opponent and time will be announced in the weeks to come.
2026 PORTLAND THORNS PRESEASON ROSTER
Preparations for Portland’s 14th NWSL season are currently being led by President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos and interim Head Coach Sarah Lowdon.
To start the 2026 preseason, the Thorns contracted roster currently features the following players:
Goalkeepers (3): Mackenzie Arnold (INTL), Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner
Defenders (8): Daiane (LOAN), Sam Hiatt, Mallie McKenzie, Marie Müller (INTL - SEI), Isabella Obaze (INTL), Jayden Perry, Reyna Reyes, M.A. Vignola
Midfielders (4): Deyna Castellanos, Jessie Fleming (INTL), Shae Harvey, Olivia Moultrie
Forwards (10): Mimi Alidou (INTL), Julie Dufour (INTL - SEI), Caiya Hanks (SEI), Valerin Loboa (INTL), Maddie Padelski, Alexa Spaanstra, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Morgan Weaver (SEI), Sophia Wilson (ML)
INTL – Player holds an international roster slot; LOAN – Player out on loan;
SEI – Season-Ending Injury; ML – Maternity Leave
The Thorns also welcome the addition of the five trialists to the 2026 preseason roster:
Defenders (2): Laila Booker (NRI), Sydney Cheesman (NRI)
Midfielders (3): Riley Gleason (NRI), Jennie Immethun (NRI), Renee Lyles (NRI)
NRI – Non-Roster Invitee
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, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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