PORTLAND, Ore. (September 17, 2025) – The Portland Thorns will honor Hispanic Heritage Month with a special celebration, presented by Coca-Cola, when they host the San Diego Wave at Providence Park on Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy activations, giveaways, and cultural showcases highlighting the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of the Hispanic community.
On the pitch, the Thorns are pushing toward the postseason. Portland battled to a 1-1 draw on the road in Chicago this past Sunday, with midfielder Olivia Moultrie becoming the all-time leading teenage goal scorer in NWSL history. That result followed a dramatic 2-1 win in Louisville, keeping the Thorns firmly in the playoff mix as they currently sit 5th in the NWSL table. A victory over San Diego would vault Portland ahead of the Wave in the standings as the playoff race heats up. Earlier this season, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw in San Diego, when rookie Jayden Perry buried a stoppage-time penalty to secure a point.
GIVEAWAYS & MERCH
· Poster Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a limited-edition Hispanic Heritage poster designed by local artist Kennedy Barrera-Cruz.
· Merch Drop: A special Hispanic Heritage hoodie featuring Kennedy Barrera-Cruz’s artwork will be available for purchase exclusively at Providence Park on matchday.
ACTIVATIONS
· Mariachi Band – Fans can enjoy the vibrant rhythms of mariachi music rooted in generations of tradition from Mexico performed by Forest Grove Mariachi Tradicion. Outside the stadium at Gate F, pre-match as fans arrive
· Lowriders at the Gates: Fans can take pre-match photos with custom lowriders stationed outside the stadium at Gates D and F.
· Photo Booth Fun: Head to Section 95 for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration photobooth presented by Coca-Cola, complete with themed backdrops and designs.
· Thorns Bike Bus: Ride in with the community! The Thorns Bike Bus departs from The Athletic Community at 5:00 p.m. PT, with fans welcome to join from any stop along the way.
Tickets for the match are available now at thorns.com/tickets. 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.
PORTLAND, Ore. (September 17, 2025) – The Portland Thorns will honor Hispanic Heritage Month with a special celebration, presented by Coca-Cola, when they host the San Diego Wave at Providence Park on Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 p.m. PT. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy activations, giveaways, and cultural showcases highlighting the rich heritage and vibrant traditions of the Hispanic community.
On the pitch, the Thorns are pushing toward the postseason. Portland battled to a 1-1 draw on the road in Chicago this past Sunday, with midfielder Olivia Moultrie becoming the all-time leading teenage goal scorer in NWSL history. That result followed a dramatic 2-1 win in Louisville, keeping the Thorns firmly in the playoff mix as they currently sit 5th in the NWSL table. A victory over San Diego would vault Portland ahead of the Wave in the standings as the playoff race heats up. Earlier this season, the two sides played to a 1-1 draw in San Diego, when rookie Jayden Perry buried a stoppage-time penalty to secure a point.
GIVEAWAYS & MERCH
· Poster Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a limited-edition Hispanic Heritage poster designed by local artist Kennedy Barrera-Cruz.
· Merch Drop: A special Hispanic Heritage hoodie featuring Kennedy Barrera-Cruz’s artwork will be available for purchase exclusively at Providence Park on matchday.
ACTIVATIONS
· Mariachi Band – Fans can enjoy the vibrant rhythms of mariachi music rooted in generations of tradition from Mexico performed by Forest Grove Mariachi Tradicion. Outside the stadium at Gate F, pre-match as fans arrive
· Lowriders at the Gates: Fans can take pre-match photos with custom lowriders stationed outside the stadium at Gates D and F.
· Photo Booth Fun: Head to Section 95 for a Hispanic Heritage Celebration photobooth presented by Coca-Cola, complete with themed backdrops and designs.
· Thorns Bike Bus: Ride in with the community! The Thorns Bike Bus departs from The Athletic Community at 5:00 p.m. PT, with fans welcome to join from any stop along the way.
Tickets for the match are available now at thorns.com/tickets. 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.
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