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Feb 13, 2026

Portland Thorns to Host C.F. Monterrey for Preseason Match on Friday, March 6

PORTLAND, Ore. (February 13, 2026) — The Portland Thorns announced today that it will host Liga MXFemenil’s C.F. Monterrey for a preseason match at 7 p.m. PT on Friday, March 6at Providence Park. The matchup will be open to the public and tickets areavailable for purchase now at thorns.com/tickets.

The match against Monterrey will be the first opportunity tosee the Thorns in action at Providence Park before the 2026 NWSL season kicksoff. Portland will open the NWSL season on Friday, March 13 at WashingtonSpirit with the match scheduled for 5 p.m. PT on Prime Video.

The Thorns’ first home match of the 2026 NWSL season will beagainst rival Seattle Reign FC for Opening Night, presented by KaiserPermanente, on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. PT. The Thorns plan to go Dark Modefor Opening Night and fans are encouraged to wear black to help create aunified, high-energy environment against Seattle.

Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets for the 2026NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503.509.5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for moreinformation.

To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns match schedule,visit thorns.com/schedule.  

To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns promotional schedule,visit thorns.com/thorns-promotional-schedule.

About Portland Thorns

Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader inwomen’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and alongstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. TheThorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports atProvidence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-recordninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches duringthe 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing aleague-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields(2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for thepostseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in theworld’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, set to open in 2026, willfoster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development,and enhances elite performance.

Portland Thorns to Host C.F. Monterrey for Preseason Match on Friday, March 6

PORTLAND, Ore. (February 13, 2026) — The Portland Thorns announced today that it will host Liga MXFemenil’s C.F. Monterrey for a preseason match at 7 p.m. PT on Friday, March 6at Providence Park. The matchup will be open to the public and tickets areavailable for purchase now at thorns.com/tickets.

The match against Monterrey will be the first opportunity tosee the Thorns in action at Providence Park before the 2026 NWSL season kicksoff. Portland will open the NWSL season on Friday, March 13 at WashingtonSpirit with the match scheduled for 5 p.m. PT on Prime Video.

The Thorns’ first home match of the 2026 NWSL season will beagainst rival Seattle Reign FC for Opening Night, presented by KaiserPermanente, on Friday, March 20 at 7 p.m. PT. The Thorns plan to go Dark Modefor Opening Night and fans are encouraged to wear black to help create aunified, high-energy environment against Seattle.

Fans interested in purchasing Thorns tickets for the 2026NWSL season are encouraged to call the ticket office at 503.509.5555, email ticketsales@thorns.com or visit thorns.com/tickets for moreinformation.

To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns match schedule,visit thorns.com/schedule.  

To view the full 2026 Portland Thorns promotional schedule,visit thorns.com/thorns-promotional-schedule.

About Portland Thorns

Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader inwomen’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and alongstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. TheThorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports atProvidence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-recordninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches duringthe 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing aleague-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields(2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for thepostseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in theworld’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, set to open in 2026, willfoster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development,and enhances elite performance.