Thorns extend unbeaten streaks in front of a season-high attendance.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, June 15, 2025) – On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in front of a season-high 21,268 fans celebrating Pride and Father’s Day, Portland Thorns FC posted a dominant 2-0 victory against Washington Spirit to extend its home unbeaten run to eight matches and remain undefeated against the Spirit in matches played at Providence Park.
Portland came out in the first half dominating the field of play and were rewarded for their efforts with the lead, struck into the net by Thorns forward Reilyn Turner following an impressive link up play from midfield duo Olivia Moultrie and Jessie Fleming.
Washington would amp up its offensive pressure in the second half in search of the equalizer, but the Thorns defense locked down and won its defensive battles to keep out the Spirit. Additionally, goalkeeper Bella Bixby – who played her first home NWSL game since 2023 – registered four saves to deny Washington any opportunities.
The Thorns would secure victory with a second goal in the 82’ after Fleming sent in a long ball to rookie forward Pietra Tordin, who chipped the keeper to score her first Providence Park goal and ensure the Thorns were back in the win column.
TEAM NOTES
- With today’s victory, the Thorns are now unbeaten in eight home matches dating back to the end of last season (5W, 3D), with wins and shutout against opponents in the last two played at Providence Park.
- Portland remains undefeated against Washington across all competitions in matches played at Providence Park (10W, 6D).
- Portland handed Washington their first road loss of the season and prevented them from breaking the league records for consecutive road wins (6) and road wins to open a season (5).
- With her shutout today, goalkeeper Bella Bixby has now tied a club record 26 clean sheets alongside AD Franch (2016-21) and is tied 6th most shutouts for a single club in the NWSL.
- With her start, midfielder Olivia Moultrie became the youngest NWSL player to reach 50 regular season starts.
- Midfielder Jessie Fleming registered a NWSL single-game career best two assists. It was the first multi-assist game for single Thorns player since Sophia Wilson had 3 against Seattle last May.
- Forward Reilyn Turner now leads the team in scoring after bagging her fourth goal of the year, already matching her total 2024 regular season goal output.
- Rookie forward Pietra Tordin scored her second goal in three league matches and third goal across all competitions this year.
- Portland rookies have scored seven goals (Jayden Perry 3, Caiya Hanks 2, Pietra Tordin 2) this season.
- In accordance with the NWSL’s Good Behavior Incentive, defender Reyna Reyes will see one card rescinded from her season total after going five league matches without a booking.
UP NEXT: The Thorns are back at Providence Park next Saturday, June 21, facing off against Chicago Stars FC with kickoff on Ion scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
POR – Reilyn Turner (Jessie Fleming) 39’: Laid off by Fleming above the penalty spot, Turner shot the ball into the top right corner.
SECOND HALF
POR – Pietra Tordin (Jessie Fleming) 82’: Laid off by Fleming above the penalty spot, Turner shot the ball into the top right corner.
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns FC (4-3-3): Bella Bixby, Reyna Reyes, Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt, Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 78’), Sam Coffey-C, Hina Sugita (Deyna Castellanos 67’), Jessie Fleming, Caiya Hanks (Payton Linnehan 45’), Reilyn Turner (Pietra Tordin 67’), Olivia Moultrie (Mimi Alidou 67’)
Subs not used: Morgan Messner, Daiane, Sophie Hirst, Alexa Spaanstra
Washington Spirit (4-3-3): Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Krueger (Rebeca Bernal 45’), Esme Morgan (Kysha Sylla 83’), Tara McKeown, Gabby Carle, Narumi Miura, Hal Hershfelt, Croix Bethune (Courtney Brown 60’), Brittany Ratcliffe (Makenna Morris 60’), Rosemonde Kouassi, Gift Monday
Subs not used: Sandy Maciver, Heather Stainbrook, Kysha Sylla, Kiley Dulaney, Meg Boade, Chloe Ricketts
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Sam Coffey (Yellow) 87’
WAS: Hal Hershfelt (Yellow) 38’, Narumi Miura (Yellow) 73’
MATCH STATS
POR | WAS
Goals: 2|0
Assists: 2|0
Possession: 42|58
Shots: 17|13
Shots on Target: 6|5
Saves: 4|4
Tackles: 19|11
Tackles Won: 12|7
Interceptions: 5|6
Fouls: 12|18
Offsides: 1|1
Corner Kicks: 6|5
Thorns extend unbeaten streaks in front of a season-high attendance.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, June 15, 2025) – On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in front of a season-high 21,268 fans celebrating Pride and Father’s Day, Portland Thorns FC posted a dominant 2-0 victory against Washington Spirit to extend its home unbeaten run to eight matches and remain undefeated against the Spirit in matches played at Providence Park.
Portland came out in the first half dominating the field of play and were rewarded for their efforts with the lead, struck into the net by Thorns forward Reilyn Turner following an impressive link up play from midfield duo Olivia Moultrie and Jessie Fleming.
Washington would amp up its offensive pressure in the second half in search of the equalizer, but the Thorns defense locked down and won its defensive battles to keep out the Spirit. Additionally, goalkeeper Bella Bixby – who played her first home NWSL game since 2023 – registered four saves to deny Washington any opportunities.
The Thorns would secure victory with a second goal in the 82’ after Fleming sent in a long ball to rookie forward Pietra Tordin, who chipped the keeper to score her first Providence Park goal and ensure the Thorns were back in the win column.
TEAM NOTES
- With today’s victory, the Thorns are now unbeaten in eight home matches dating back to the end of last season (5W, 3D), with wins and shutout against opponents in the last two played at Providence Park.
- Portland remains undefeated against Washington across all competitions in matches played at Providence Park (10W, 6D).
- Portland handed Washington their first road loss of the season and prevented them from breaking the league records for consecutive road wins (6) and road wins to open a season (5).
- With her shutout today, goalkeeper Bella Bixby has now tied a club record 26 clean sheets alongside AD Franch (2016-21) and is tied 6th most shutouts for a single club in the NWSL.
- With her start, midfielder Olivia Moultrie became the youngest NWSL player to reach 50 regular season starts.
- Midfielder Jessie Fleming registered a NWSL single-game career best two assists. It was the first multi-assist game for single Thorns player since Sophia Wilson had 3 against Seattle last May.
- Forward Reilyn Turner now leads the team in scoring after bagging her fourth goal of the year, already matching her total 2024 regular season goal output.
- Rookie forward Pietra Tordin scored her second goal in three league matches and third goal across all competitions this year.
- Portland rookies have scored seven goals (Jayden Perry 3, Caiya Hanks 2, Pietra Tordin 2) this season.
- In accordance with the NWSL’s Good Behavior Incentive, defender Reyna Reyes will see one card rescinded from her season total after going five league matches without a booking.
UP NEXT: The Thorns are back at Providence Park next Saturday, June 21, facing off against Chicago Stars FC with kickoff on Ion scheduled for 7 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
POR – Reilyn Turner (Jessie Fleming) 39’: Laid off by Fleming above the penalty spot, Turner shot the ball into the top right corner.
SECOND HALF
POR – Pietra Tordin (Jessie Fleming) 82’: Laid off by Fleming above the penalty spot, Turner shot the ball into the top right corner.
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns FC (4-3-3): Bella Bixby, Reyna Reyes, Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt, Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 78’), Sam Coffey-C, Hina Sugita (Deyna Castellanos 67’), Jessie Fleming, Caiya Hanks (Payton Linnehan 45’), Reilyn Turner (Pietra Tordin 67’), Olivia Moultrie (Mimi Alidou 67’)
Subs not used: Morgan Messner, Daiane, Sophie Hirst, Alexa Spaanstra
Washington Spirit (4-3-3): Aubrey Kingsbury, Casey Krueger (Rebeca Bernal 45’), Esme Morgan (Kysha Sylla 83’), Tara McKeown, Gabby Carle, Narumi Miura, Hal Hershfelt, Croix Bethune (Courtney Brown 60’), Brittany Ratcliffe (Makenna Morris 60’), Rosemonde Kouassi, Gift Monday
Subs not used: Sandy Maciver, Heather Stainbrook, Kysha Sylla, Kiley Dulaney, Meg Boade, Chloe Ricketts
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Sam Coffey (Yellow) 87’
WAS: Hal Hershfelt (Yellow) 38’, Narumi Miura (Yellow) 73’
MATCH STATS
POR | WAS
Goals: 2|0
Assists: 2|0
Possession: 42|58
Shots: 17|13
Shots on Target: 6|5
Saves: 4|4
Tackles: 19|11
Tackles Won: 12|7
Interceptions: 5|6
Fouls: 12|18
Offsides: 1|1
Corner Kicks: 6|5
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