PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC have signed defender/midfielder Gabby Provenzano to a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season, the club announced today.
“Excited to have Gabby back with us for another year,” Portland Thorns FC General Manager Karina LeBlanc said. “As she's grown and developed these past two years she’s become someone that can be relied upon both on and off the pitch and we are looking forward to watching her continue to advance her game as a member of the Thorns.”
Provenzano first joined Thorns FC ahead of the 2022 season as the team’s 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. In her two years with the Club, Provenzano has appeared in nine matches, across all competitions, and was part of the 2022 NWSL Championship squad.
“We are pleased that Gabby has chosen to continue as a Thorn for the 2024 season. She continues to show growth in her game and is a fantastic presence and personality within our roster,” Head Coach Mike Norris said. “We are excited to have the opportunity to continue to push and challenge her and see even more growth.”
A native of Sergeantsville, N.J., Provenzano attended Rutgers University where she recorded five goals and three assists in 103 matches for the Scarlet Knights. In 2021 Provenzano helped Rutgers win its first ever Big Ten title, of any kind, before eventually advancing to the NCAA College Cup. For her contributions in 2021 Provenzano was named the Big Ten Defender of the Year.
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 signed defender/midfielder Gabby Provenzano to a one-year contract extension through the 2024 season, the club announced today.
“Excited to have Gabby back with us for another year,” Portland Thorns FC General Manager Karina LeBlanc said. “As she's grown and developed these past two years she’s become someone that can be relied upon both on and off the pitch and we are looking forward to watching her continue to advance her game as a member of the Thorns.”
Provenzano first joined Thorns FC ahead of the 2022 season as the team’s 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NWSL Draft. In her two years with the Club, Provenzano has appeared in nine matches, across all competitions, and was part of the 2022 NWSL Championship squad.
“We are pleased that Gabby has chosen to continue as a Thorn for the 2024 season. She continues to show growth in her game and is a fantastic presence and personality within our roster,” Head Coach Mike Norris said. “We are excited to have the opportunity to continue to push and challenge her and see even more growth.”
A native of Sergeantsville, N.J., Provenzano attended Rutgers University where she recorded five goals and three assists in 103 matches for the Scarlet Knights. In 2021 Provenzano helped Rutgers win its first ever Big Ten title, of any kind, before eventually advancing to the NCAA College Cup. For her contributions in 2021 Provenzano was named the Big Ten Defender of the Year.
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