The Portland Thorns’ “From Portland to Paris” Olympic coverage is presented by Alaska Airlines.
USA 4-1 Germany
The United States Women's National Team defeated Germany 4-1 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics. Portland Thorns striker Sophia Smith scored twice, with additional goals from Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams, marking another strong performance for the US under new coach Emma Hayes.
Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey played 90 minutes in the win, while Smith received a standing ovation when substituted out in the 85th minute. The US will conclude group play against Australia in Marseille on Wednesday, July 31st.
France 1-2 Canada
Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming scored and went 90 minutes as Vanessa Gilles’ 102nd minute winning-goal kept Canada’s qualification hopes alive with a 2-1 win over France in Saint-Etienne. Thorns winger Janine Beckie came on in the 67th minute to hep secure the victory.
Australia 6-5 Zambia
Mackenzie Arnold and Australia staged a dramatic comeback to beat Zambia 6-5 in Nice, with Michelle Heyman scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. Steph Catley scored twice, and an own goal by Ngambo Musole sparked Australia's fightback after Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half to secure a historic victory for the Matildas.
Spain 1-0 Nigeria
World Cup champion Spain defeated Nigeria 1-0, securing their place in the quarterfinals with two wins in Group C. Alexia Putellas scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, curling a free kick past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. The Thorns defender Nicole Payne came on in the match in the 72nd minute.
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
The Portland Thorns’ “From Portland to Paris” Olympic coverage is presented by Alaska Airlines.
USA 4-1 Germany
The United States Women's National Team defeated Germany 4-1 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics. Portland Thorns striker Sophia Smith scored twice, with additional goals from Mallory Swanson and Lynn Williams, marking another strong performance for the US under new coach Emma Hayes.
Thorns midfielder Sam Coffey played 90 minutes in the win, while Smith received a standing ovation when substituted out in the 85th minute. The US will conclude group play against Australia in Marseille on Wednesday, July 31st.
France 1-2 Canada
Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming scored and went 90 minutes as Vanessa Gilles’ 102nd minute winning-goal kept Canada’s qualification hopes alive with a 2-1 win over France in Saint-Etienne. Thorns winger Janine Beckie came on in the 67th minute to hep secure the victory.
Australia 6-5 Zambia
Mackenzie Arnold and Australia staged a dramatic comeback to beat Zambia 6-5 in Nice, with Michelle Heyman scoring the decisive goal in the 90th minute. Steph Catley scored twice, and an own goal by Ngambo Musole sparked Australia's fightback after Zambia led 5-2 early in the second half to secure a historic victory for the Matildas.
Spain 1-0 Nigeria
World Cup champion Spain defeated Nigeria 1-0, securing their place in the quarterfinals with two wins in Group C. Alexia Putellas scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, curling a free kick past goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes. The Thorns defender Nicole Payne came on in the match in the 72nd minute.
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