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)
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
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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