Kansas City, Mis. (Sunday, May 24, 2026) – Portland Thorns took an early lead but couldn't hold on, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Kansas City Current at sold-out CPKC Stadium on Saturday. The win extended KC's unbeaten run at home, a streak that dates to the 2024 regular season.
Sophia Wilson put the Thorns on the board in the 14th minute, finishing off a pass from Pietra Tordin. Portland's defense held firm for a stretch, with Mackenzie Arnold making several key saves, but Kansas City pulled level before halftime when Lo'eau LaBonta found the net.
The Current took control in the second half as reigning league MVP Temwa Chawinga was left unmarked on a counterattack and finished to put KC ahead in the 63rd minute. With Portland pressing late, Chawinga broke behind the backline again and set up Haley Hopkins for the third goal to seal it.
The match marked the return of Reilyn Turner, back after missing the previous match with a knee injury, and Olivia Moultrie, who had sat out the last two with a calf injury.
Up Next: Portland hosts the Utah Royals at Providence Park on Saturday, May 30. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM PT on ION and KNKR-2.
GOAL BREAKDOWN
First Half
Wilson 14’
Labonta 41’
Second Half
Chawinga 63’
Hopkins 90’+3’
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), M.A. Vignola (Mimi Alidou 45’), Sam Hiatt (Jayden Perry 72’), Carolyn Calzada, Reyna Reyes, Cassandra Bogere (Olivia Moultrie 72’), Jessie Fleming, Reilyn Turner (Mallie McKenzie 53’), Pietra Tordin, Marie Müller, Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Maddie Padelski, Shae Harvey, Jennie Immethun, Renee Lyles,
Angel City FC (4-3-2-1): Lorena (GK), Kayla Sharples, Izzy Rodriguez, Gabrielle Robinson, Ellie Bravo-Young, Bayley Feist, Lo’eau LaBonta, Croix Bethune (Amelia White 86’), Temwa Chawinga (Penelope Hocking 90’ + 4), Michelle Cooper (Laney Rouse 86’), Ally Sentnor (Haley Hopkins 76’)
Subs not used: Marisa Jordan (GK), Meila Brewer, Elizabeth Ball, Katie Scott, Kolo Suliafu
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: N/A
LA: N/A
ATTENDANCE: 11,500
Referee: Natalie Simon
Assistant Referee 1: Matthew Schwartz
Assistant Referee 2: John Krill
4th Official: Anthony Sobolevsky
VAR: Katja Koroleva
Assistant VAR: Karen Coulson (Abt)
Kansas City, Mis. (Sunday, May 24, 2026) – Portland Thorns took an early lead but couldn't hold on, dropping a 3-1 decision to the Kansas City Current at sold-out CPKC Stadium on Saturday. The win extended KC's unbeaten run at home, a streak that dates to the 2024 regular season.
Sophia Wilson put the Thorns on the board in the 14th minute, finishing off a pass from Pietra Tordin. Portland's defense held firm for a stretch, with Mackenzie Arnold making several key saves, but Kansas City pulled level before halftime when Lo'eau LaBonta found the net.
The Current took control in the second half as reigning league MVP Temwa Chawinga was left unmarked on a counterattack and finished to put KC ahead in the 63rd minute. With Portland pressing late, Chawinga broke behind the backline again and set up Haley Hopkins for the third goal to seal it.
The match marked the return of Reilyn Turner, back after missing the previous match with a knee injury, and Olivia Moultrie, who had sat out the last two with a calf injury.
Up Next: Portland hosts the Utah Royals at Providence Park on Saturday, May 30. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM PT on ION and KNKR-2.
GOAL BREAKDOWN
First Half
Wilson 14’
Labonta 41’
Second Half
Chawinga 63’
Hopkins 90’+3’
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (GK), M.A. Vignola (Mimi Alidou 45’), Sam Hiatt (Jayden Perry 72’), Carolyn Calzada, Reyna Reyes, Cassandra Bogere (Olivia Moultrie 72’), Jessie Fleming, Reilyn Turner (Mallie McKenzie 53’), Pietra Tordin, Marie Müller, Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Maddie Padelski, Shae Harvey, Jennie Immethun, Renee Lyles,
Angel City FC (4-3-2-1): Lorena (GK), Kayla Sharples, Izzy Rodriguez, Gabrielle Robinson, Ellie Bravo-Young, Bayley Feist, Lo’eau LaBonta, Croix Bethune (Amelia White 86’), Temwa Chawinga (Penelope Hocking 90’ + 4), Michelle Cooper (Laney Rouse 86’), Ally Sentnor (Haley Hopkins 76’)
Subs not used: Marisa Jordan (GK), Meila Brewer, Elizabeth Ball, Katie Scott, Kolo Suliafu
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: N/A
LA: N/A
ATTENDANCE: 11,500
Referee: Natalie Simon
Assistant Referee 1: Matthew Schwartz
Assistant Referee 2: John Krill
4th Official: Anthony Sobolevsky
VAR: Katja Koroleva
Assistant VAR: Karen Coulson (Abt)
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