Olivia Moultrie equals NWSL teen goalscoring record and Mackenzie Arnold sets new single-game high save performance.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, August 16, 2025) – The Portland Thorns managed to bring home a point after it’s Saturday night road contest at North Carolina Courage, drawing 1-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park.

The Thorns began the match absorbing North Carolina’s offensive efforts then settled into the match to force Courage to make mistakes and create goalscoring opportunities for Portland.  

Portland would get on the scoresheet first when midfielder Olivia Moultrie ran into the box to strike a rebounded save into the net to secure the lead before halftime as well as equaling a NWSL record regular-season goals scored by a teenager (13).

After the break, the Thorns came out strong to begin the second half, but North Carolina’s Tyler Lussi would find the equalizer to bring the Courage back into the match.

Both sides battled hard in search of the lead but keepers on both ends were stubborn to allow another goal, with Portland’s Mackenzie Arnold setting a new individual single-game high this season with six saves against North Carolina’s attack.

In a venue that’s been historically difficult, Portland was able to secure an important road point that keeps them within reach to make a big jump up the standings. The Thorns must now focus on its recovery before its next challenge: defending a 10-match regular season home unbeaten streak against Kansas City Current.

ATTENDANCE: 7,122

TEAM NOTES

• With her third goal of the season and second in three matches, midfielder Olivia Moultrie is now the joint-leader in regular season goals scored in NWSL history (13 goals tied alongside North Carolina’s Jaedyn Shaw). Moultrie will turn 20 on September 17 meaning she has to score at least one more goal in the next four matches to become the all-time leader.
• Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold set a new personal single-game season-high save performance, registering six saves tonight.

UP NEXT: The Thorns are back at Providence Park to host Kansas City Current for Global Game Night, presented by Alaska Airlines, on Saturday, August 23. The match is scheduled for kickoff at 7 p.m. PT on ION.

GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN

FIRST HALF

POR – Olivia Moultrie 44’: Following a keeper save, Moultrie ran in for the rebound and struck the ball into the net.

SECOND HALF

NC – Tyler Lussi 70’: Following a keeper save, Lussi shot the ball into the net by the right near post.

LINEUPS

Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt, Reyna Reyes, Mallie McKenzie (Kaitlyn Torpey 64’), Sam Coffey-C, Hina Sugita (Deyna Castellanos 73’), Jessie Fleming, Reilyn Turner (Payton Linnehan 73’), Olivia Moultrie, Pietra Tordin (Jayden Perry 85’)

Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Carissa Boeckmann, Naomi Powell, Alexa Spaanstra, Mimi Alidou

North Carolina Courage (4-3-3): Casey Murphy, Maycee Bell, Tyler Lussi (Meredith Speck 75’), Ryan Williams, Kaleigh Kurtz, Riley Jackson, Brianna Pinto, Denise O'Sullivan (Shinomi Koyama 46’), Aline Gomes (Cortnee Vine 75’), Manaka Matsukubo (Hannah Betfort 85’), Ashley Sanchez (Jaedyn Shaw 68’)

Subs not used: Malia Berkely, Natalia Staude, Dani Weatherholt, Marisa Jordan

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
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POR: Pietra Tordin (Yellow) 79’
NC: Tyler Lussi (Yellow) 26’

MATCH STATS

POR | NC

Goals: 1|1
Assists: 0|0
Possession: 44|56
Shots: 14|17
Shots on Target: 6|7
Saves: 6|5
Tackles: 16|23
Tackles Won: 8|13
Interceptions: 4|11
Fouls: 11|8
Offsides: 2|5
Corner Kicks: 2|6

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.
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The Thorns came out into the second half much more threatening in Orlando’s half and finally broke the deadlock in the 58^th 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 63^rd 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 88^th minute — curled the ball into the goal from outside the box in the 96^th 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

• Pietra Tordin extended her assist tally to nine, sitting alongside Croix Bethune (KC) for most in the league so far this season. Tordin is one assist away from equalizing the league record for assists which is 10 (Tobin Heath, POR 2016 and Croix Bethune, KC 2024).  
• Deyna Castellanos scored her first goal of the 2026 season.
• Caiya Hanks, who was removed off the Season-Ending Injury list, made her return to the pitch for the first time since June 15, 2025 and scored the game-winner.
• M.A. Vignola got her first assist of the season.
• The Thorns have gone 12 home regular season matches (dating back to September 2025) without losing (8W,4D), extending the current club record.
• The Thorns have not lost at home in 2026 (6W,3D).
• In seven matches since 2018, Portland has not lost at home against Orlando (7W-0L-0D).

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

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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

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