Early goal makes the difference in the 42^nd edition of the Cascadia Rivalry.

SEATTLE (Friday,April 18, 2025) – Portland Thorns FC fell 1-0 on the road against rival Seattle Reign FC on Friday night.

Conceding in the opening minutes, the Thorns would face an uphill battle as they fought for an equalizer. After a difficult first half, the Thorns regrouped at the break and came back out with a surge of energy as they looked to get themselves back into the match.

In comparison to the two shots registered in the first half, the Thorns would go on to post more than 5 times that amount (11) by the end of the second half with forwards Caiya Hanks and Reilyn Turner registering some of the closest efforts which included a strike from Turner denied by the crossbar in the dying minutes.

Despite Reign’s best efforts to double their lead, the Portland defense also stood quite strong, combining for 12 tackles and four interceptions while winning 38 of its duels. Goalkeeper Bella Bixby posted four saves tonight, including a crucial diving effort in the 75’ to deny a dangerous Reign shot.

Unfortunately,the early goal and a disciplined Seattle defense made it a difficult one for the Portland offense to break through. Despite tonight’s frustration, Portland must quickly shift their mentality towards their return home with their next challenge days ahead in Gotham FC.

TEAM NOTES

• Tonight was the 42nd edition of the Cascadia Rivalry.

• The series between Portland and Seattle is now even, with both sides registering 16 wins and posting 10 draws across all competitions.

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UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns face a quick turnaroundwhen they host Gotham FC at Providence Park on Tuesday, April 22. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm PT on CBS Sports Network.

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GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN

FIRST HALF

SEA – Maddie Dahlien (Lynn Biydenolo) 4’: Long passfrom Biyendolo finds Dahlien who dribbles the ball into the box and strikes itinto the bottom right corner.

SECOND HALF

N/A

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LINEUPS

Portland Thorns FC(4-3-3) Bella Bixby, Reyna Reyes (Pietra Tordin 83’), Jayden Perry, Sam Hiatt, Kaitlyn Torpey(Mallie McKenzie 45’), Sam Coffey–C, Hina Sugita (Deyna Castellanos 65’),Olivia Moultrie (Mimi Alidou 78’), Jessie Fleming, Reilyn Turner, Payton Linnehan (Caiya Hanks 65’)

Subs not used: Mackenzie Arnold, Isabella Obaze, SophieHirst, Alexa Spaanstra

Seattle Reign FC(3-5-2): Claudia Dickey,Lauren Barnes–C (Shae Holmes 86’), Phoebe McClernon, Jordyn Bugg, Maddie Dahlien, Angharad James-Turner, Sam Meza, Lynn Biydenolo (Emeri Adames 80’),Madison Curry, Jordyn Huitema (Ana-Maria Crnogorcevic 86’), Nerilia Mondesir(Ji So-Yun 65’)

Subs not used: Emily Mason, Ainsley McCammon, Hanna Glas, Olivia Van derJagt, Cassie Miller

MISCONDUCT SUMMARY

POR: Reyna Reyes (Yellow) 17’, Kaitlyn Torpey(Yellow) 46’, Jayden Perry (Yellow 77’)
SEA: N/A

MATCH STATS

POR | SEA

Goals: 0|1
Assists: 0|1
Possession 55|45
Shots: 13|9
Shots on Target: 4|5
Saves: 4|4
Tackles: 12|18
Tackles Won: 5|15
Interceptions: 4|8
Fouls: 14|8
Offsides: 1|2
Corner Kicks: 7|0

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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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