The Partnership Brings Accessible, Inclusive Fertility Resources Directly to Fans, Players, and the Portland Community
PORTLAND, OR – March 20, 2026 – The Portland Thorns and Spring Fertility today announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide fans, players, and the broader Portland community with proactive, accessible reproductive health education and resources. Through in-person activations, digital initiatives, and community programs, the collaboration aims to redefine how reproductive health education is delivered and experienced locally.
Spring Fertility is one of the nation’s most innovative fertility providers, known for its personalized protocols, breakthrough lab technology, and patient-centric care model. Unlike many clinics where patients feel like just another number, Spring offers frequent, direct access to doctors and care teams, with treatment customized to each individual’s needs. To increase access to fertility preservation, Spring also provides the Spring Promise - an industry-first money-back guarantee.
“Just as the Thorns are deeply committed to the Portland community through their ‘Thorns for All’ mission, Spring Fertility is proud to provide Portland residents with the highest quality care and patient experience,” said Dr. Tom Fisher, Co-Medical Director, Spring Fertility Portland. “By partnering with an organization that shares our values of accessibility, inclusion, and community impact, we’re helping make fertility education proactive, approachable, and relevant for everyone, changing the conversation around reproductive health and democratizing access to the most cutting-edge knowledge in the field.”
The partnership will include in-venue activations at home matches and season ticket holder events, digital engagement, stadium signage, and community and employee engagement through in-person educational sessions for Thorns players and RAJ Sports employees.
“At the Portland Thorns, we believe our platform can support women in every stage of their lives - from pursuing their ambitions to building the families and communities that matter most to them,” said Alexis Lee, President of Business Operations for the Portland Thorns. “Partnering with Spring Fertility allows us to help bring greater awareness, education, and access to reproductive health resources for our players, fans, and the broader Portland community. Together, we’re proud to support women’s health and empower people with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their futures.”
About Spring Fertility
Spring Fertility is a leading fertility care provider dedicated to helping people grow their families through personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment. With clinics across the country, Spring offers IVF, egg freezing, and other fertility services grounded in transparency, innovation, and patient-first care. For more information, please visit springfertility.com
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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 Partnership Brings Accessible, Inclusive Fertility Resources Directly to Fans, Players, and the Portland Community
PORTLAND, OR – March 20, 2026 – The Portland Thorns and Spring Fertility today announced a groundbreaking partnership to provide fans, players, and the broader Portland community with proactive, accessible reproductive health education and resources. Through in-person activations, digital initiatives, and community programs, the collaboration aims to redefine how reproductive health education is delivered and experienced locally.
Spring Fertility is one of the nation’s most innovative fertility providers, known for its personalized protocols, breakthrough lab technology, and patient-centric care model. Unlike many clinics where patients feel like just another number, Spring offers frequent, direct access to doctors and care teams, with treatment customized to each individual’s needs. To increase access to fertility preservation, Spring also provides the Spring Promise - an industry-first money-back guarantee.
“Just as the Thorns are deeply committed to the Portland community through their ‘Thorns for All’ mission, Spring Fertility is proud to provide Portland residents with the highest quality care and patient experience,” said Dr. Tom Fisher, Co-Medical Director, Spring Fertility Portland. “By partnering with an organization that shares our values of accessibility, inclusion, and community impact, we’re helping make fertility education proactive, approachable, and relevant for everyone, changing the conversation around reproductive health and democratizing access to the most cutting-edge knowledge in the field.”
The partnership will include in-venue activations at home matches and season ticket holder events, digital engagement, stadium signage, and community and employee engagement through in-person educational sessions for Thorns players and RAJ Sports employees.
“At the Portland Thorns, we believe our platform can support women in every stage of their lives - from pursuing their ambitions to building the families and communities that matter most to them,” said Alexis Lee, President of Business Operations for the Portland Thorns. “Partnering with Spring Fertility allows us to help bring greater awareness, education, and access to reproductive health resources for our players, fans, and the broader Portland community. Together, we’re proud to support women’s health and empower people with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their futures.”
About Spring Fertility
Spring Fertility is a leading fertility care provider dedicated to helping people grow their families through personalized, compassionate, and evidence-based treatment. With clinics across the country, Spring offers IVF, egg freezing, and other fertility services grounded in transparency, innovation, and patient-first care. For more information, please visit springfertility.com
About Portland Thorns
Founded in 2012, the Portland Thorns are a global leader in women’s soccer, defined by unmatched fan support, championship success, and a longstanding commitment to excellence since their inaugural 2013 season. The Thorns have created one of the premier environments in women’s sports at Providence Park, leading the NWSL in average attendance for a league-record ninth time in 2025 and hosting four of the five largest-attended matches during the 2025 season. Portland is the winningest club in NWSL history, capturing a league-record three NWSL Championships (2013, 2017, 2022), two NWSL Shields (2016, 2021), and the 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, while qualifying for the postseason a league-high 11 times. Looking ahead, the club’s investment in the world’s first dual-sport women’s performance center, set to open in 2026, will foster an environment that champions innovation, elevates athlete development, and enhances elite performance.
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