Lily Crane, Angela Harrison to Serve as Thorns Radio Broadcasters
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 23, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that Lily Crane and Angela Harrison will lead as the main radio broadcasters for the 2026 season. Crane joins as the play-by-play announcer alongside Harrison who will serve as the color analyst. The Thorns had previously announced that Audacy would serve as the exclusive radio rights holder, with all Thorns matches airing on KNKR-2 (KNRK-HD2) and 10 future select games also simulcast on 910 ESPN Portland (KMTT-AM).
“Having a dedicated radio broadcast partner is a powerful extension of the Portland Thorns experience - it brings our club closer to our fans, meets them wherever they are, and deepens the connection to every moment on and off the pitch,” said Matt Radmanovich, VP of Communications. "Audacy is the perfect partner to help us do that and we’re especially proud to have an all-women broadcast booth representing the Thorns and this community. Lily and Angela bring incredible knowledge, authenticity, and perspective to the game, and we’re excited for them to connect with our fans through compelling, insightful storytelling all season long.”
Crane has spent the last two years as the voice of Oregon Ducks women's soccer on KWVA 88.1 FM and Big Ten Plus, becoming the first woman in KWVA Sports history to serve as the primary voice of a team. Since graduating from the University of Oregon Journalism School of Communications, she has also called games for Western Oregon University Athletics and Linn-Benton Community College Athletics.
Angela Harrison has been involved in soccer for 40 years and has deep ties to Rose City soccer. An All-American, record-setting goalkeeper at the University of Portland, she worked as a youth soccer coach and administrator for several clubs in the area before getting her first opportunity to color commentate in 2008 for UP. She was also one of the Thorns’ radio commentators alongside Ann Schatz during the inaugural 2013 season. Following a short stint as an assistant coach for UP Women’s Soccer, she returned to the broadcast booth for the Pilots, working as their color analyst since 2019.
The Thorns return to NWSL action this Sunday, April 26 at Angel City FC, with kickoff at BMO Stadium scheduled for 3 pm PT. The match will be available to watch on ESPN2 and on the radio with Crane and Harrison at KNKR-2 (KNKR-HD2).
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets 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.
About the 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. (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
Lily Crane, Angela Harrison to Serve as Thorns Radio Broadcasters
PORTLAND, Ore. (April 23, 2026) – The Portland Thorns announced today that Lily Crane and Angela Harrison will lead as the main radio broadcasters for the 2026 season. Crane joins as the play-by-play announcer alongside Harrison who will serve as the color analyst. The Thorns had previously announced that Audacy would serve as the exclusive radio rights holder, with all Thorns matches airing on KNKR-2 (KNRK-HD2) and 10 future select games also simulcast on 910 ESPN Portland (KMTT-AM).
“Having a dedicated radio broadcast partner is a powerful extension of the Portland Thorns experience - it brings our club closer to our fans, meets them wherever they are, and deepens the connection to every moment on and off the pitch,” said Matt Radmanovich, VP of Communications. "Audacy is the perfect partner to help us do that and we’re especially proud to have an all-women broadcast booth representing the Thorns and this community. Lily and Angela bring incredible knowledge, authenticity, and perspective to the game, and we’re excited for them to connect with our fans through compelling, insightful storytelling all season long.”
Crane has spent the last two years as the voice of Oregon Ducks women's soccer on KWVA 88.1 FM and Big Ten Plus, becoming the first woman in KWVA Sports history to serve as the primary voice of a team. Since graduating from the University of Oregon Journalism School of Communications, she has also called games for Western Oregon University Athletics and Linn-Benton Community College Athletics.
Angela Harrison has been involved in soccer for 40 years and has deep ties to Rose City soccer. An All-American, record-setting goalkeeper at the University of Portland, she worked as a youth soccer coach and administrator for several clubs in the area before getting her first opportunity to color commentate in 2008 for UP. She was also one of the Thorns’ radio commentators alongside Ann Schatz during the inaugural 2013 season. Following a short stint as an assistant coach for UP Women’s Soccer, she returned to the broadcast booth for the Pilots, working as their color analyst since 2019.
The Thorns return to NWSL action this Sunday, April 26 at Angel City FC, with kickoff at BMO Stadium scheduled for 3 pm PT. The match will be available to watch on ESPN2 and on the radio with Crane and Harrison at KNKR-2 (KNKR-HD2).
Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets 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.
About the 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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