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LOS ANGELES, California (Monday, September 23, 2024) – Portland Thorns (8-9-4, 29 points, 7th place) remain above the playoff line with five games left in the regular season, following a 2-2 draw at Angel City. Forward Morgan Weaver and Olivia Moultire netted second-half goals to help secure the road point.
Angel City jumped out to an early lead when Alyssa Thompson bounced her shot off the post, redirecting the ball into the back of the net. In the 13th minute the Thorns looked to equalize, but Morgan Weaver’s flicked shot was saved by goalkeeper DiDi Haracic.
Despite numerous opportunities, the Thorns were unable to equalize before the halftime break, heading into the locker room with the one-goal deficit.
The Thorns were quick to equalize at the start of the second half with midfielder Marie Müller finding Weaver on the run to create an open shot on goal in the 49th minute. The goal marked Weaver’s second of the year and first since returning from injury.
In the 64th minute the Thorns took the 2-1 lead when Kelli Hubly found herself with the ball near the right sideline. The defender launched a cross into the 18-yard-box, finding Olivia Moultrie who chested the ball down before rocketing off a shot inside the near post. The goal served as Moultire’s fourth of the year, marking a new career best for the 19-year-old midfielder.
Angel City was able to bring the score level in the 76th minute when Clare Emslie slid into a cross to make it 2-2. Defender Becky Saueberunn nearly had the go-ahead goal in the 86th minute when she lifted a shot towards goal, but a finger-tip save pushed the ball over the crossbar. The match would end shortly after, ending tied at 2-2, with each team walking away with a point.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns finish its 14-day road trip with a regular season match against the San Diego Wave, on Saturday, September 29 at Snapdragon Stadium with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN:
LA: Alyssa Thompson (Meggie Dougherty Howard) 9th minute: After launching a shot from just inside the 18-yard-box, Thompson’s shot deflected off the near post, bouncing into the back of the net.
POR: Morgan Weaver (Marie Müller) 49th minute: Sprinting down the field, Mülller slipped a pass across the face of goal to an oncoming Weaver who one-touched the ball past the goalkeeper.
POR: Olivia Moultrie (Kelli Hubly) 64th minute: Following a give-and-go with Christine Sinclair, Hubly sent in a cross from near the right sideline, finding Moultrie who brought the ball down and hit her shot inside the near post.
LA: Clare Emslie (Jasmyne Spencer) 76th minute: Spencer lifted a cross to an oncoming Emslie who to-poked the ball into the back of the net. LINEUPS:
Portland Thorns (5-3-2): Mackenzie Arnold, Isabella Obaze, Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelli Hubly, Reyna Reyes, Sam Coffey, Jessie Fleming (Marissa Sheva 76’), Olivia Moultire, Marie Müller, Christine Sinclair (Izzy D’Aquila 90+2’), Morgan Weaver (Reilyn Turner 62’)Subs not used: Shelby Hogan, Nicole Payne, Meghan Klingenberg, Sophie Hirst, Alexa SpaanstraAngel City (4-3-3): DiDi Haracic, Madi Curry (M.A. Vignola 80’), Megan Reid Sarah Gorden, Jasmyne Spencer, Madison Hammond, Katie Zelem (Rocky Rodriguez 87’), Meggie Dougherty Howard (Kennedy Fuller 67’), Alyssa Thompson (Messiah Bright 80’), Sydney Leroux, Clare EmslieSubs not used: Angelina Anderson, Christen Press, Lily Nabet, Katie Johnson, Elizabeth Eddy
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
LOS ANGELES, California (Monday, September 23, 2024) – Portland Thorns (8-9-4, 29 points, 7th place) remain above the playoff line with five games left in the regular season, following a 2-2 draw at Angel City. Forward Morgan Weaver and Olivia Moultire netted second-half goals to help secure the road point.
Angel City jumped out to an early lead when Alyssa Thompson bounced her shot off the post, redirecting the ball into the back of the net. In the 13th minute the Thorns looked to equalize, but Morgan Weaver’s flicked shot was saved by goalkeeper DiDi Haracic.
Despite numerous opportunities, the Thorns were unable to equalize before the halftime break, heading into the locker room with the one-goal deficit.
The Thorns were quick to equalize at the start of the second half with midfielder Marie Müller finding Weaver on the run to create an open shot on goal in the 49th minute. The goal marked Weaver’s second of the year and first since returning from injury.
In the 64th minute the Thorns took the 2-1 lead when Kelli Hubly found herself with the ball near the right sideline. The defender launched a cross into the 18-yard-box, finding Olivia Moultrie who chested the ball down before rocketing off a shot inside the near post. The goal served as Moultire’s fourth of the year, marking a new career best for the 19-year-old midfielder.
Angel City was able to bring the score level in the 76th minute when Clare Emslie slid into a cross to make it 2-2. Defender Becky Saueberunn nearly had the go-ahead goal in the 86th minute when she lifted a shot towards goal, but a finger-tip save pushed the ball over the crossbar. The match would end shortly after, ending tied at 2-2, with each team walking away with a point.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns finish its 14-day road trip with a regular season match against the San Diego Wave, on Saturday, September 29 at Snapdragon Stadium with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN:
LA: Alyssa Thompson (Meggie Dougherty Howard) 9th minute: After launching a shot from just inside the 18-yard-box, Thompson’s shot deflected off the near post, bouncing into the back of the net.
POR: Morgan Weaver (Marie Müller) 49th minute: Sprinting down the field, Mülller slipped a pass across the face of goal to an oncoming Weaver who one-touched the ball past the goalkeeper.
POR: Olivia Moultrie (Kelli Hubly) 64th minute: Following a give-and-go with Christine Sinclair, Hubly sent in a cross from near the right sideline, finding Moultrie who brought the ball down and hit her shot inside the near post.
LA: Clare Emslie (Jasmyne Spencer) 76th minute: Spencer lifted a cross to an oncoming Emslie who to-poked the ball into the back of the net. LINEUPS:
Portland Thorns (5-3-2): Mackenzie Arnold, Isabella Obaze, Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelli Hubly, Reyna Reyes, Sam Coffey, Jessie Fleming (Marissa Sheva 76’), Olivia Moultire, Marie Müller, Christine Sinclair (Izzy D’Aquila 90+2’), Morgan Weaver (Reilyn Turner 62’)Subs not used: Shelby Hogan, Nicole Payne, Meghan Klingenberg, Sophie Hirst, Alexa SpaanstraAngel City (4-3-3): DiDi Haracic, Madi Curry (M.A. Vignola 80’), Megan Reid Sarah Gorden, Jasmyne Spencer, Madison Hammond, Katie Zelem (Rocky Rodriguez 87’), Meggie Dougherty Howard (Kennedy Fuller 67’), Alyssa Thompson (Messiah Bright 80’), Sydney Leroux, Clare EmslieSubs not used: Angelina Anderson, Christen Press, Lily Nabet, Katie Johnson, Elizabeth Eddy
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