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.
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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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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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