Reilyn Turner, Olivia Moultrie and Jayden Perry bag goal contributions in their second-straight match.  

PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, April 4, 2026) – The Portland Thorns drew 2-2 in a back-and-forth battle Saturday night against the North Carolina Courage, recording their first tie of the year before heading into the international break with a 3W-1L-1D record.

The Thorns were the first to get on the scoresheet, with defender Jayden Perry sending a deep cross into the box to find forward Reilyn Turner, who put the ball int the net off a diving header in the 12^th minute.

The hosts were able to get themselves back into the match in the 28^th minute after forward Manaka Matsukubo managed to dribble into the box and placed the ball into the bottom far right corner.

The Thorns regained the lead minutes later in the 33^rd minute when midfielder Olivia Moultrie created space for herself in the box to take a shot and while the first attempt was saved by Courage goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan, the ball fell right back at Moultrie’s feet for her to finish it to see Portland go up 2-1.

However, the lead was short lived as Courage midfielder Ashley Sanchez shot the ball over Portland’s defense into an open spot in the net to level it up once again in the 37^th minute.

The Courage had an opportunity to take the lead in the dying minutes of the first half, but a full stretch save from Thorns goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold ensured that the two sides remained equal at the end of the first 45 minutes.

After the break, both teams went back and forth as they looked to break the deadlock, but the shots would not fall in for either side and the match would come to an end with points split between Portland and North Carolina.

UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns will face Angel City FC at BMO Stadium on Sunday, April 26. Kickoff on ESPN 2 is scheduled for 3 pm PT.

TEAM NOTES

• The Thorns have not lost in their last four meetings against the Courage (1W, 3D) dating back to June 2024. Tonight’s contest was the third consecutive draw between both sides.
• Reilyn Turner (F) and Olivia Moultrie (M) have each scored in two straight games for Portland and are the joint-scoring leaders for Portland this season with three goals apiece.  
• Jayden Perry (D) has assisted Turner for a second straight game to record her second assist of the year. All three of Perry’s career assists have been on Turner goals.

GOAL BREAKDOWN

First Half

POR – Reilyn Turner (Jayden Perry) 12’
NC – Manaka Matsukubo (Carly Wickenheiser) 28’
POR – Olivia Moultrie 33’

NC – Ashley Sanchez (Ryan Williams) 37’

Second Half

N/A

LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold, M.A. Vignola (Marie Müller 46’), Jayden Perry, Sam Hiatt-C, Reyna Reyes, Cassandra Bogere (Deyna Castellanos 69’), Jessie Fleming, Olivia Moultrie, Pietra Tordin (Maddie Padelski 69’), Reilyn Turner (Mimi Alidou 25’), Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Isabella Obaze, Shae Harvey, Valerin Loboa

North Carolina Courage (4-3-2-1): Kailen Sheridan-C (GK), Dani Weatherholt (Ally Schlegel 80’), Maycee Bell, Uno Shiragaki, Ryan Williams, Riley Jackson, Carly Wickenheiser (Payton Linnehan 69’), Ashley Sanchez, Shinomi Koyama (Natalia Staude 80’), Manaka Matsukubo, Hannah Betfort (Evelyn Ijeh 80’)
Subs not used: Madi White (GK), Sydney Schmidt, Cameron Brooks, Lauryn Thompson, Cortnee Vine

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: Deyna Castellanos (Yellow) 84’

NC: Evelyn Ijeh (Yellow) 80’

MATCH STATS

POR | NC

Goals: 2|2

Assists: 1|2

Possession: 40|60

Shots: 16|12

Shots on Target: 6|7

Saves: 5|4

Tackles: 17|12

Tackles Won: 10|11

Interceptions: 7|8

Fouls: 8|9

Offsides: 1|0

Corner Kicks: 4|7

ATTENDANCE: 7,018

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REFEREE: Alyssa Pennington
ASSISTANT REFEREE 1: Jacob Little

ASSISTANT REFEREE 2: Sarah Gaddes

4^TH OFFICIAL: Alejo Calume
VAR: Kevin Broadley
ASSISTANT VAR: Christian Clerc

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.
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The Thorns came out into the second half much more threatening in Orlando’s half and finally broke the deadlock in the 58^th 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 63^rd 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 88^th minute — curled the ball into the goal from outside the box in the 96^th 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

• Pietra Tordin extended her assist tally to nine, sitting alongside Croix Bethune (KC) for most in the league so far this season. Tordin is one assist away from equalizing the league record for assists which is 10 (Tobin Heath, POR 2016 and Croix Bethune, KC 2024).  
• Deyna Castellanos scored her first goal of the 2026 season.
• Caiya Hanks, who was removed off the Season-Ending Injury list, made her return to the pitch for the first time since June 15, 2025 and scored the game-winner.
• M.A. Vignola got her first assist of the season.
• The Thorns have gone 12 home regular season matches (dating back to September 2025) without losing (8W,4D), extending the current club record.
• The Thorns have not lost at home in 2026 (6W,3D).
• In seven matches since 2018, Portland has not lost at home against Orlando (7W-0L-0D).

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

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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

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