PORTLAND, Oregon (Wednesday, September 4, 2024) – Portland Thorns (0-0-0, 0 points) began Concacaf W Champions Cup with a 3-1 win thanks to a brace from Christine Sinclair and a third from Reilyn Turner.
The Thorns started the match on the front foot, with captain Christine Sinclair rocketing off a shot from distance in the 13th minute to give Portland the 1-0 lead. Sinclair doubled the lead in the 28th minute, connecting on an assist from Marie Müller, earning herself the brace with a cleanly struck shot from the top of the box. Club América looked to cut the lead in half in the 31st minute with a point-blank shot in front of goal, but Kelli Hubly was able to slide into the ball, pushing it out of danger.
The visiting side’s best chance at goal came in the 36th minute, but a full-stretched save from Mackenzie Arnold sent the ball out for a corner kick, which the Thorns’ defense was able to easily dispel. Shortly thereafter, the two sides headed into the halftime break with Portland leading 2-0.
Portland was quick to find its third goal of the night coming out of the halftime break, with Reilyn Turner heading in a corner-kick cross from Olivia Moultrie in the 52nd minute. Just a minute later Club América pulled one back, with Irene Guerrero scoring in the 53rd minute.
Despite consistent pressure from Club América, the Thorns were able to maintain the two-goal lead, taking the 3-1 win in the first game of the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns return to regular season play against Washington Spirit on Saturday, September 7 with kickoff from Audi Field set for 9:30 a.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
POR: Christine Sinclair 13th minute: Sinclair received the ball several yards behind the 18-yard-box, recognizing the goalkeeper off her line, she launched a shot into the back of the net.
POR: Christine Sinclair (Marie Müller) 28th minute: Müller stripped the ball off a Club América defender, sprinting up field to find an open Sinclair who easily slipped her shot past the diving goalkeeper.
POR: Reilyn Turner (Olivia Moultrie) 52nd minute: From a corner kick, Moultrie sent a cross directly onto the head of Turner, who flicked the ball into the back of the net from the middle of the penalty area.
CA: Irene Guerrero 53rd minute: Outside the 18-yard-box Guerrero lifted the ball, tucking her shot inside the far post.
LINEUPS:
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Isabella Obaze (Mallie Mckenzie 88’), Kelli Hubly, Marie Müller, Olivia Wade-Katoa (Marissa Sheva 68’), Olivia Moultrie (Jessie Fleming 74’), Sam Coffey (Sophie Hirst 68’), Meghan Klingenberg, Reilyn Turner (Payton Linnehan 68’), Christine Sinclair, Izzy D’Aquila
Subs not used: Shelby Hogan, Kat Asman, Reyna Reyes, Hina Sugita, Sophia Smith, Nicole Payne, Alexa Spaanstra
Club América (4-4-2): Sandra Paños, Jocelyn Orejel, Karina Rodriguez, Irene Guerrero, Noemi Granados (Sarah Luebbert 46’), Kiana Palacos (Aylin Avilez 71’), Sabrina Enciso, Natalia Mauleon (Scarlett Camberos 46’), Nancy Antonio, Nicolette Hernandez, Karen Luna
Subs not used: Valentina Murrieta, Cassandra Cuevas, Alexa Soto, Kimberly Rodriguez, Miah Zuazua, Mariana Cadena
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
PORTLAND, Oregon (Wednesday, September 4, 2024) – Portland Thorns (0-0-0, 0 points) began Concacaf W Champions Cup with a 3-1 win thanks to a brace from Christine Sinclair and a third from Reilyn Turner.
The Thorns started the match on the front foot, with captain Christine Sinclair rocketing off a shot from distance in the 13th minute to give Portland the 1-0 lead. Sinclair doubled the lead in the 28th minute, connecting on an assist from Marie Müller, earning herself the brace with a cleanly struck shot from the top of the box. Club América looked to cut the lead in half in the 31st minute with a point-blank shot in front of goal, but Kelli Hubly was able to slide into the ball, pushing it out of danger.
The visiting side’s best chance at goal came in the 36th minute, but a full-stretched save from Mackenzie Arnold sent the ball out for a corner kick, which the Thorns’ defense was able to easily dispel. Shortly thereafter, the two sides headed into the halftime break with Portland leading 2-0.
Portland was quick to find its third goal of the night coming out of the halftime break, with Reilyn Turner heading in a corner-kick cross from Olivia Moultrie in the 52nd minute. Just a minute later Club América pulled one back, with Irene Guerrero scoring in the 53rd minute.
Despite consistent pressure from Club América, the Thorns were able to maintain the two-goal lead, taking the 3-1 win in the first game of the Concacaf W Champions Cup.
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns return to regular season play against Washington Spirit on Saturday, September 7 with kickoff from Audi Field set for 9:30 a.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
POR: Christine Sinclair 13th minute: Sinclair received the ball several yards behind the 18-yard-box, recognizing the goalkeeper off her line, she launched a shot into the back of the net.
POR: Christine Sinclair (Marie Müller) 28th minute: Müller stripped the ball off a Club América defender, sprinting up field to find an open Sinclair who easily slipped her shot past the diving goalkeeper.
POR: Reilyn Turner (Olivia Moultrie) 52nd minute: From a corner kick, Moultrie sent a cross directly onto the head of Turner, who flicked the ball into the back of the net from the middle of the penalty area.
CA: Irene Guerrero 53rd minute: Outside the 18-yard-box Guerrero lifted the ball, tucking her shot inside the far post.
LINEUPS:
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Isabella Obaze (Mallie Mckenzie 88’), Kelli Hubly, Marie Müller, Olivia Wade-Katoa (Marissa Sheva 68’), Olivia Moultrie (Jessie Fleming 74’), Sam Coffey (Sophie Hirst 68’), Meghan Klingenberg, Reilyn Turner (Payton Linnehan 68’), Christine Sinclair, Izzy D’Aquila
Subs not used: Shelby Hogan, Kat Asman, Reyna Reyes, Hina Sugita, Sophia Smith, Nicole Payne, Alexa Spaanstra
Club América (4-4-2): Sandra Paños, Jocelyn Orejel, Karina Rodriguez, Irene Guerrero, Noemi Granados (Sarah Luebbert 46’), Kiana Palacos (Aylin Avilez 71’), Sabrina Enciso, Natalia Mauleon (Scarlett Camberos 46’), Nancy Antonio, Nicolette Hernandez, Karen Luna
Subs not used: Valentina Murrieta, Cassandra Cuevas, Alexa Soto, Kimberly Rodriguez, Miah Zuazua, Mariana Cadena
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