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PORTLAND, Ore. (August 20, 2025) – The Portland Thorns will celebrate Global Game Night when they host current league leaders KC Current at Providence Park on Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. Presented by Alaska Airlines, the event honors the Thorns’ diverse and passionate community - recognizing players and fans from around the world, representing different cities, countries, and continents, all united in their love for Portland Thorns FC.
The Thorns enter the matchup riding a wave of fan momentum, coming off an NWSL 2025 season attendance high of 21,811. With playoff implications on the line and one of the league’s most anticipated contests under the lights, fans are encouraged to secure their seats early to be part of another unforgettable night at Providence Park.
As part of the festivities, Alaska Airlines will also celebrate the launch of Atmos Rewards, the industry’s most generous loyalty program. Fans can take part in exclusive giveaways, interactive activations, and the Goals Go Further initiative, where every Thorns home goal this season earns Atmos Rewards members points while also benefiting Portland Community Football Club.
Tickets for the match are available now at thorns.com/tickets, and gates at Providence Park will open at 5:30pm.
Passport to the Pitch – The first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative poster inside a special passport. Before kickoff, fans can explore checkpoints around the concourse for giveaways and prizes.
Clear Crossbody Bag Giveaway – The first 5,000 fans who visit the Alaska Airlines concourse table at Section 114 will receive a free clear crossbody bag, perfect for future matchdays.
Community Captain – In celebration of women in aviation and inspiring future generations to soar, the Thorns will recognize Alaska Airlines pilot, Sara Zieske, as the evening’s community captain, honoring her achievements and leadership in aviation.
Alaska Airlines is celebrating the launch of Atmos Rewards, the newly expanded loyalty program in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines. To mark the occasion, Alaska is introducing the Goals Go Further program for Thorns home matches:
Fans can sign up for Atmos Rewards today at https://atmosrewards.com/Thorns
For more information about the Portland Thorns, please visit www.Thorns.com and follow on social media @thornsfc.
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, Portland Thorns FC have set the standard for fan support and on-field success in women’s soccer since its inaugural 2013 season. One of the world’s most supported women’s soccer clubs, Portland has led the league in attendance for eight seasons and set a new club playoff attendance record with 25,218 fans supporting Thorns FC in the 2023 semifinal match at Providence Park. Thorns FC have won the NWSL Championship a league-record three times (2013, 2017, 2022) and finished as runners-up in 2018. The club has made the postseason a league-high nine times and has won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and 2021.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. We'll serve new destinations in Europe beginning in spring 2026: Rome, London and Reykjavik, Iceland. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem points for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what’s happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”
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. (August 20, 2025) – The Portland Thorns will celebrate Global Game Night when they host current league leaders KC Current at Providence Park on Saturday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m. Presented by Alaska Airlines, the event honors the Thorns’ diverse and passionate community - recognizing players and fans from around the world, representing different cities, countries, and continents, all united in their love for Portland Thorns FC.
The Thorns enter the matchup riding a wave of fan momentum, coming off an NWSL 2025 season attendance high of 21,811. With playoff implications on the line and one of the league’s most anticipated contests under the lights, fans are encouraged to secure their seats early to be part of another unforgettable night at Providence Park.
As part of the festivities, Alaska Airlines will also celebrate the launch of Atmos Rewards, the industry’s most generous loyalty program. Fans can take part in exclusive giveaways, interactive activations, and the Goals Go Further initiative, where every Thorns home goal this season earns Atmos Rewards members points while also benefiting Portland Community Football Club.
Tickets for the match are available now at thorns.com/tickets, and gates at Providence Park will open at 5:30pm.
Passport to the Pitch – The first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a commemorative poster inside a special passport. Before kickoff, fans can explore checkpoints around the concourse for giveaways and prizes.
Clear Crossbody Bag Giveaway – The first 5,000 fans who visit the Alaska Airlines concourse table at Section 114 will receive a free clear crossbody bag, perfect for future matchdays.
Community Captain – In celebration of women in aviation and inspiring future generations to soar, the Thorns will recognize Alaska Airlines pilot, Sara Zieske, as the evening’s community captain, honoring her achievements and leadership in aviation.
Alaska Airlines is celebrating the launch of Atmos Rewards, the newly expanded loyalty program in partnership with Hawaiian Airlines. To mark the occasion, Alaska is introducing the Goals Go Further program for Thorns home matches:
Fans can sign up for Atmos Rewards today at https://atmosrewards.com/Thorns
For more information about the Portland Thorns, please visit www.Thorns.com and follow on social media @thornsfc.
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, Portland Thorns FC have set the standard for fan support and on-field success in women’s soccer since its inaugural 2013 season. One of the world’s most supported women’s soccer clubs, Portland has led the league in attendance for eight seasons and set a new club playoff attendance record with 25,218 fans supporting Thorns FC in the 2023 semifinal match at Providence Park. Thorns FC have won the NWSL Championship a league-record three times (2013, 2017, 2022) and finished as runners-up in 2018. The club has made the postseason a league-high nine times and has won the NWSL Shield in 2016 and 2021.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group, with McGee Air Services a subsidiary of Alaska Airlines. We are a global airline with hubs in Seattle, Honolulu, Portland, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. We deliver remarkable care as we fly our guests to more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. We'll serve new destinations in Europe beginning in spring 2026: Rome, London and Reykjavik, Iceland. Alaska is a member of the oneworld alliance with Hawaiian scheduled to join in 2026. With oneworld and our additional global partners, guests can earn and redeem points for travel to over 1,000 worldwide destinations. Guests can book travel at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about what’s happening at Alaska and Hawaiian. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.”
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