Shorthanded Thorns Win 2-0 Over Rival Seattle Reign

Pietra Tordin shines in front of home opener attendance record crowd.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Friday, March 20, 2026) – In front of record home opener crowd of 21,321, the Portland Thorns beat rivals Seattle Reign FC 2-0 in the 44^th edition of the Cascadia Rivalry.

The Thorns were up for an uphill battle early in the match, playing with 10 after midfielder Cassandra Bogere picked up two yellow cards before the ninth minute. However, they maintained position of the ball and continued pushing towards Seattle’s goal to find the opener.

As the match progressed, the Thorns would be the ones to strike first in the 28^’ with midfielder Olivia Moultrie sending in a corner that found forward Pietra Tordin, who headed the ball into the bottom left corner.

Almost 10 minutes later in the 37’, Tordin sent a through ball in towards forward Reilyn Turner, who dribbled into the box and beat Seattle goalkeeper Claudia Dickey in the 1v1 to double the Portland lead before the break.

The second half started off just as intense in the first, with Portland pushing to find a third and continuing to deny Seattle shots on target, having given up none in the first 45 minutes.

In the 57’, Portland would once again be subject to another expulsion, this time defender Reyna Reyes. However, despite being down by two, the Thorns did not let their foot off the gas and continued to fight off the Reign’s efforts.

Portland would hold down strong and after a grueling battle, secured a second straight win and clean sheet to start the 2026 season.

UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns face a quick turnaround with a road trip to San Diego Wave FC on Wednesday, March 25. Kickoff on CBS Sports Network and KPTV Fox 12+ is scheduled for 7 pm PT.

TEAM NOTES

• The Thorns set a new home opener attendance record with 21,321 fans at Providence Park tonight.
• The Thorns are now 18W-16L-10D across all NWSL competitions against Seattle, 13W-7L-4D in matches played at Providence Park.
• The Thorns have not lost its last six home regular season matches Seattle (4W, 2D).
• Pietra Tordin (F) opened her 2026 scoring account and recorded her second assist in as many games. Tordin has contributed in each of Portland’s three goals this season (1 G, 2 A).
• Reilyn Turner (F) scored her first goal of the year.
• Olivia Moultrie (M) tallied her first assist of the season.
• Morgan Messner (G) recorded her second straight clean sheet in as many matches.

GOAL BREAKDOWN

First Half

POR – Pietra Tordin (Olivia Moultrie) 28’

POR – Reilyn Turner (Pietra Tordin) 37’

Second Half

N/A

LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Morgan Messner GK, M.A. Vignola, Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt - C, Reyna Reyes, Cassandra Bogere, Jessie Fleming, Mimi Alidou (Jayden Perry 65’), Olivia Moultrie, Reilyn Turner (Marie Müller 59’), Pietra Tordin (Sophia Wilson 59’)
Subs not used:  Deyna Castellanos, Maddie Padelski, Shae Harvey, Mackenzie Wood, Mallie McKenzie, Jennie Immethun

Seattle Reign FC (3-5-2): Claudia Dickey GK, Madison Curry, Phoebe McClernon (Angharad James-Turner 78’), Emily Mason (Emeri Adames 69’), Sofia Huerta, Sam Meza, Ainsley McCammon (Brittany Ratcliffe 69’), Maddie Dahlien, Jess Fishlock – C  (Holly Ward 69’), Nérilia Mondésir (Sofía Cedeño 78’), Maddie Mercado
Subs not used:  Ryanne Brown, Ruby Hladek, Neeku Purcell, Keeley Dockter

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: Cassandra Bogere (Yellow) 8’, Cassandra Bogere (Red) 9’, Reyna Reyes (Red) 57’, Marie Müller (Yellow) 58’

SEA: Holly Ward (Yellow) 69’

MATCH STATS

POR | SEA

Goals: 2|0
Assists: 2|0
Possession: 38.4|61.6
Shots: 8|17
Shots on Target: 4|4
Saves: 4|2
Tackles: 13|17
Tackles Won: 8|10
Interceptions: 7|3
Fouls: 7|13
Offsides: 1|1
Corner Kicks: 4|8

ATTENDANCE: 21,321

REFEREE: Elvis Osmanovic
ASSISTANT REFEREE 1: Christian Clerc

ASSISTANT REFEREE 2: Darren Bandy

4^TH OFFICIAL: Dion Coxe-Trieger
VAR: Shawn Tehini
ASSISTANT VAR: Matthew Seem

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