Forward Sophia Wilson gets back on the scoresheet for the first time since 2024 while forward Pietra Tordin continues her hot start to the 2026 campaign.

PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, April 26, 2026) – The Portland Thorns returned from the international break on Sunday afternoon with a 2-1 road win against Angel City FC on Sunday night, with goals from forwards Pietra Tordin and Sophia Wilson securing victory for the Thorns.

Both sides battled back and forth in the first half as they pushed for a breakthrough. Notably for the Thorns, they had the opportunity to go up in the 29^th minute but the effort made by midfielder Olivia Moultrie was ruled offside. Two more efforts followed shortly after – one off Moultrie from outside the box and the other from forward Sophia Wilson who ran in to tap in a loose ball – but Angel City goalkeeper Angelina Anderson was able to make the saves.

Prior to Portland’s efforts, goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold had made a pair of saves from close range to keep the Thorns level as they regained the momentum.

Portland had another opportunity to take the lead minutes after the start of the second half when forward Pietra Tordin managed to tap in Wilson’s saved shot, but the Thorns were once again denied by the offside flag.

Finally in the 76’, defender Carolyn Calzada would head a ball into the box to find Tordin who also connected a header over Anderson’s hands to break the deadlock. The Thorns would then double their lead in second half stoppage time when forward Mimi Alidou sent a long pass to Wilson, who dribbled the ball into the box and shot the ball past the keeper’s hands to log her first goal of the campaign.

The hosts would manage to get one on the board shortly after Portland scored when defender Emily Sams sent a cross in the Portland box to find forward Prisca Chilufya, but it was too late for the Angel City to rally back and the Thorns ran away with all three points.

UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns will host San Diego Wave FC at Providence Park on Wednesday, April 19. Kickoff on CBS Sports Network, KPTV FOX12+ and KNKR-2 is scheduled for 7 pm PT.

TEAM NOTES

• The Thorns have now improved to a 4W-1L-1D start to the 2026 season and recorded their first road win since the season opener at Washington Spirit (1-0) back on March 13.
• In league play, the Thorns are now 2W-1L-2D when playing Angel City on the road and 4W-1L-4D overall. Across all NWSL competitions against Angel City, Portland are 5W-3L-4D overall and 2W-2L-2D in away matches.
• The Thorns are now the first team in NWSL history to record 50 regular season road wins.
• Sophia Wilson (F) opened her 2026 scoring account, her first league goal since November 2024 when she scored in 3-0 home win vs Angel City.
• Pietra Tordin (F) scored her third goal of the season. She is now Portland’s leading goal contributor (3 goals, 2 assists) and is tied alongside Olivia Moultrie (M) and Reilyn Turner (F) as the top scorer.
• Carolyn Calzada (D) started and registered her first career assist in her professional debut today, contesting the full 90 minutes.
• Mimi Alidou (M) registered her first assist of the season.
• Renee Lyles (M) subbed on in the 79^th minute to make her NWSL debut.
• Mackenzie Arnold (G) tied her single-game career high of seven saves.

GOAL BREAKDOWN

First Half

N/A

Second Half

POR – Pietra Tordin (Carolyn Calzada) 76’

POR – Sophia Wilson (Mimi Alidou) 90+5’
LA – Prisca Chilufya (Emily Sams) 90+8’

LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold, M.A. Vignola, Carolyn Calzada, Sam Hiatt-C, Reyna Reyes, Cassandra Bogere (Jayden Perry 90+3’), Jessie Fleming, Olivia Moultrie, Pietra Tordin (Renee Lyles 79’), Reilyn Turner (Mimi Alidou 60’), Sophia Wilson
Subs not used: Morgan Messner (GK), Isabella Obaze, Marie Müller, Jenni Immethun, Shae Harvey, Maddie Padelski

Angel City FC (4-3-3): Angelina Anderson (GK), Evelyn Shores, Sarah Gorden-C, Emily Sams, Gisele Thompson, Maiara Niehues, Nealy Martin (Prisca Chilufya 84’), Riley Tiernan (Casey Phair 90+7’), Taylor Suarez (Jun Endo 63’), Kennedy Fuller (Ary Borges 63’), Sveindis Jonsdottir
Subs not used: Hannah Seabert (GK), Faith Nguyen (GK), Sophia Mattice, Carina Lageyre

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: Pietra Tordin 39’, Carolyn Calzada 65’
LA: N/A
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MATCH STATS

POR | LA

Goals: 2|1

Assists: 2|1

Possession: 45|55

Shots: 10|19

Shots on Target: 7|8

Saves: 7|5

Tackles: 24|26

Tackles Won: 11|18

Interceptions: 13|11

Fouls: 12|7

Offsides: 2|0

Corner Kicks: 1|3

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ATTENDANCE: 16,636

Referee: Katja Koroleva

Assistant Referee 1: Jennifer Garner

Assistant Referee 2: Aleh Maslianka

4th Official: Jose Landa

VAR: Laura Rodriguez

Assistant VAR: Tom Felice

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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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