PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC have acquired forward Reilyn Turner from Racing Louisville in exchange for forward Janine Beckie.
“We are incredibly grateful for the time Janine spent with us in Portland, from the moment she arrived she fully embraced what it means to be a member of this club and this community,” General Manager and President of Soccer Operations Karina LeBlanc said. “Not only is Janine a top player, but she’s a top human who makes everyone around her better. Her impact to this club and this city will not be forgotten. We wish her nothing but the best and look forward to seeing what she does in Louisville.”
“Reilyn is an exciting young prospect who has adapted well to the league. She has proven that she can score goals at this level, and will help bolster our attack,” LeBlanc said. “We are excited for her to continue to grow and find success as a member of the Thorns.”
Turner, 21, was selected sixth overall in the 2024 NWSL Draft by Racing Louisville, and has since scored four goals and assisted in additional two in 16 matches played. Turner scored her first professional goal on April 20 in a 5-1 victory over the Utah Royals. Additionally, Turner scored against the Orlando Pride during the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Before being drafted by Louisville, Turner spent four years as a Bruin at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she helped the school win its second-ever NCAA Championship, lifting the trophy in 2022. Throughout her time at UCLA, Turner scored 42 goals in 79 games, while also recording 15 assists. During her senior year she recorded 10 goals and six assists, leading to her being named the 2023 PAC-12 Forward of the Year, the first in UCLA history to do so. Turner joins midfielder Jessie Fleming as the second UCLA Bruin on the current Portland Thorns’ roster.
Beckie leaves Portland after three seasons with the Thorns, having joined the Club ahead of the 2022 season. In her first year with the Thorns Beckie contributed two assists in 19 matches during the regular-season, helping the team lift the 2022 NWSL Championship trophy. Overall, Beckie has recorded three goals and four assists in 35 matches for the Thorns.
The Portland Thorns return to regular-season play on Saturday, August 24 at Red Bull Arena against Gotham FC, and are set to be back at Providence Park on Saturday, Saturday, August 30 to host Bay FC at 7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at www.thorns.com.
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. – Portland Thorns FC have acquired forward Reilyn Turner from Racing Louisville in exchange for forward Janine Beckie.
“We are incredibly grateful for the time Janine spent with us in Portland, from the moment she arrived she fully embraced what it means to be a member of this club and this community,” General Manager and President of Soccer Operations Karina LeBlanc said. “Not only is Janine a top player, but she’s a top human who makes everyone around her better. Her impact to this club and this city will not be forgotten. We wish her nothing but the best and look forward to seeing what she does in Louisville.”
“Reilyn is an exciting young prospect who has adapted well to the league. She has proven that she can score goals at this level, and will help bolster our attack,” LeBlanc said. “We are excited for her to continue to grow and find success as a member of the Thorns.”
Turner, 21, was selected sixth overall in the 2024 NWSL Draft by Racing Louisville, and has since scored four goals and assisted in additional two in 16 matches played. Turner scored her first professional goal on April 20 in a 5-1 victory over the Utah Royals. Additionally, Turner scored against the Orlando Pride during the 2024 NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup.
Before being drafted by Louisville, Turner spent four years as a Bruin at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she helped the school win its second-ever NCAA Championship, lifting the trophy in 2022. Throughout her time at UCLA, Turner scored 42 goals in 79 games, while also recording 15 assists. During her senior year she recorded 10 goals and six assists, leading to her being named the 2023 PAC-12 Forward of the Year, the first in UCLA history to do so. Turner joins midfielder Jessie Fleming as the second UCLA Bruin on the current Portland Thorns’ roster.
Beckie leaves Portland after three seasons with the Thorns, having joined the Club ahead of the 2022 season. In her first year with the Thorns Beckie contributed two assists in 19 matches during the regular-season, helping the team lift the 2022 NWSL Championship trophy. Overall, Beckie has recorded three goals and four assists in 35 matches for the Thorns.
The Portland Thorns return to regular-season play on Saturday, August 24 at Red Bull Arena against Gotham FC, and are set to be back at Providence Park on Saturday, Saturday, August 30 to host Bay FC at 7:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are available at www.thorns.com.
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