PORTLAND, Ore. (September 22, 2025) – The Portland Thorns announced today that defender Reyna Reyes has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season.
“Reyna’s growth as a player and as a person has been incredible to witness and we are pleased to extend her future with the Thorns through 2030,” President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos said. “She has established herself as one of the best in her position across the league, constantly showcasing her dominant defensive prowess along with an ability to contribute on the opposite side of the pitch. Reyna’s unwavering commitment to our Club is inspiring, and she helps drive the culture we are building here in Portland. This extension is not only a milestone moment for us, but a reflection of our belief in Reyna who understands what it means to be a Thorn.”
Since joining from the University of Alabama as the #5 overall pick in 2023, Reyes has shown continuous growth and impact since her rookie year. Throughout her first three seasons, Reyes has registered 55 starts in 79 appearances for Portland across all competitions and is consistently one of the top defensive performers in the NWSL, ranking high in several defensive actions amongst defenders since her arrival to the league.
“This extension speaks volumes for my belief in this Club’s future and the Club’s belief in me,” Reyes said. “Staying in Portland and performing in front of our devoted fans excites me, as does watching our team develop. I look forward to bringing home a future NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield!”
The extension also marks another positive step forward for the Thorns as the team continue to strengthen its competitive foundation in a new era under Raj Sports. Boasting the largest and most passionate fan base in the NWSL with a strong history of dominance – Portland is the winningest team in the league with three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022) as well as two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and an NWSL Challenge Cup (2021) – the Thorns view Reyes as a fundamental piece for long-term future success.
Internationally, Reyes has become a frequent call-up for the Mexican Women’s National Team with 20 caps that include a run to the semifinals at the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.
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. (September 22, 2025) – The Portland Thorns announced today that defender Reyna Reyes has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season.
“Reyna’s growth as a player and as a person has been incredible to witness and we are pleased to extend her future with the Thorns through 2030,” President and General Manager of Soccer Operations Jeff Agoos said. “She has established herself as one of the best in her position across the league, constantly showcasing her dominant defensive prowess along with an ability to contribute on the opposite side of the pitch. Reyna’s unwavering commitment to our Club is inspiring, and she helps drive the culture we are building here in Portland. This extension is not only a milestone moment for us, but a reflection of our belief in Reyna who understands what it means to be a Thorn.”
Since joining from the University of Alabama as the #5 overall pick in 2023, Reyes has shown continuous growth and impact since her rookie year. Throughout her first three seasons, Reyes has registered 55 starts in 79 appearances for Portland across all competitions and is consistently one of the top defensive performers in the NWSL, ranking high in several defensive actions amongst defenders since her arrival to the league.
“This extension speaks volumes for my belief in this Club’s future and the Club’s belief in me,” Reyes said. “Staying in Portland and performing in front of our devoted fans excites me, as does watching our team develop. I look forward to bringing home a future NWSL Championship and NWSL Shield!”
The extension also marks another positive step forward for the Thorns as the team continue to strengthen its competitive foundation in a new era under Raj Sports. Boasting the largest and most passionate fan base in the NWSL with a strong history of dominance – Portland is the winningest team in the league with three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022) as well as two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and an NWSL Challenge Cup (2021) – the Thorns view Reyes as a fundamental piece for long-term future success.
Internationally, Reyes has become a frequent call-up for the Mexican Women’s National Team with 20 caps that include a run to the semifinals at the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup.
.avif)
