MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns Fall 1-0 at Orlando Pride
Thorns must now prepare for final regular season road match to continue fight for a postseason berth.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Friday, October 10, 2025) – A late own goal proved to be decisive in the Portland Thorns’ 1-0 loss on the road Friday night at Orlando Pride.
The first half started off tightly contested with both sides attempting to get that first goal, with Reilyn Turner having one of the best opportunities early on for Portland, almost getting a goal in the 17’ but the crossbar denied the shot.
Orlando had its fair share of opportunities in the first half (including two that were disallowed for offside), but it’s clearest chance perhaps came in the 33’ when Haley McCutcheon faced an open net but Portland defender Reyna Reyes came up big to throw her body on the ball to allow goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold to make the save and keep things scoreless.
To start the second half, Portland’s defense continued to apply pressure to neutralize Orlando’s efforts, building up anticipation to see who would be the first to break the deadlock. In fact, the Thorns demonstrated strong defensive ability throughout the 90 minutes, leading the match in total clearances (26), interceptions (13) and blocks (5) with Arnold registering 5 saves to keep Portland in the match.
Unfortunately, an own goal from Portland defender Mallie McKenzie in second half stoppage time would decide the match and Orlando would hold out to claim the three points.
Though the loss tonight was deflating, the Thorns are still within reach of a home playoff spot and must quickly shift its focus to its final road match of the season next week at Angel City FC to get back on track and fight towards its postseason goal.
ATTENDANCE: 7,070
TEAM NOTES
UP NEXT: The Thorns head down to Los Angeles for a West Coast battle against Angel City FC on Sunday, October 19. Portland’s final regular season road match kicks off on ESPN at 2 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
N/A
SECOND HALF
ORL – Mallie McKenzie (Own Goal) 90+2’: Following a Marta corner kick, the ball bounced off McKenzie’s head into the Portland net.
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, M.A. Vignola (Mallie McKenzie 72’), Daiane (Jayden Perry 45’), Isabella Obaze, Reyna Reyes, Sam Coffey-C, Jessie Fleming, Olivia Moultrie, Alexa Spaanstra (Deyna Castellanos 63’), Reilyn Turner (Laila Harbert 88’), Pietra Tordin (Mimi Alidou 63’)
Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Kaitlyn Torpey, Sam Hiatt, Valerin Loboa
Orlando Pride (4-3-3): Anna Moorhouse, Kerry Abello, Rafaelle, Emily Sams, Oihane (Zara Chavoshi 71’), Angelina, Haley McCutcheon-C, Ally Lemos (Marta 68’), Carson Pickett (Luana 81’), Jacqueline Ovalle (Simone Jackson 81’), Ally Watt (Simone Charley 68’)
Subs not used: McKinley Crone, Cori Dyke, Viviana Villacorta, Julie Doyle
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Pietra Tordin (Yellow) 37’, Sam Coffey (Yellow) 61’, Mallie McKenzie (Yellow) 85’
ORL: Luana (Yellow) 88’
MATCH STATS
POR | ORL
Goals: 0|1
Assists: 0|0
Possession: 53|47
Shots: 14|16
Shots on Target: 4|4
Saves: 5|4
Tackles: 12|24
Tackles Won: 7|15
Interceptions: 13|10
Fouls: 10|13
Offsides: 1|6
Corner Kicks: 5|4
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
MATCH RECAP | Portland Thorns Fall 1-0 at Orlando Pride
Thorns must now prepare for final regular season road match to continue fight for a postseason berth.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Friday, October 10, 2025) – A late own goal proved to be decisive in the Portland Thorns’ 1-0 loss on the road Friday night at Orlando Pride.
The first half started off tightly contested with both sides attempting to get that first goal, with Reilyn Turner having one of the best opportunities early on for Portland, almost getting a goal in the 17’ but the crossbar denied the shot.
Orlando had its fair share of opportunities in the first half (including two that were disallowed for offside), but it’s clearest chance perhaps came in the 33’ when Haley McCutcheon faced an open net but Portland defender Reyna Reyes came up big to throw her body on the ball to allow goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold to make the save and keep things scoreless.
To start the second half, Portland’s defense continued to apply pressure to neutralize Orlando’s efforts, building up anticipation to see who would be the first to break the deadlock. In fact, the Thorns demonstrated strong defensive ability throughout the 90 minutes, leading the match in total clearances (26), interceptions (13) and blocks (5) with Arnold registering 5 saves to keep Portland in the match.
Unfortunately, an own goal from Portland defender Mallie McKenzie in second half stoppage time would decide the match and Orlando would hold out to claim the three points.
Though the loss tonight was deflating, the Thorns are still within reach of a home playoff spot and must quickly shift its focus to its final road match of the season next week at Angel City FC to get back on track and fight towards its postseason goal.
ATTENDANCE: 7,070
TEAM NOTES
UP NEXT: The Thorns head down to Los Angeles for a West Coast battle against Angel City FC on Sunday, October 19. Portland’s final regular season road match kicks off on ESPN at 2 p.m. PT.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
N/A
SECOND HALF
ORL – Mallie McKenzie (Own Goal) 90+2’: Following a Marta corner kick, the ball bounced off McKenzie’s head into the Portland net.
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, M.A. Vignola (Mallie McKenzie 72’), Daiane (Jayden Perry 45’), Isabella Obaze, Reyna Reyes, Sam Coffey-C, Jessie Fleming, Olivia Moultrie, Alexa Spaanstra (Deyna Castellanos 63’), Reilyn Turner (Laila Harbert 88’), Pietra Tordin (Mimi Alidou 63’)
Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Kaitlyn Torpey, Sam Hiatt, Valerin Loboa
Orlando Pride (4-3-3): Anna Moorhouse, Kerry Abello, Rafaelle, Emily Sams, Oihane (Zara Chavoshi 71’), Angelina, Haley McCutcheon-C, Ally Lemos (Marta 68’), Carson Pickett (Luana 81’), Jacqueline Ovalle (Simone Jackson 81’), Ally Watt (Simone Charley 68’)
Subs not used: McKinley Crone, Cori Dyke, Viviana Villacorta, Julie Doyle
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Pietra Tordin (Yellow) 37’, Sam Coffey (Yellow) 61’, Mallie McKenzie (Yellow) 85’
ORL: Luana (Yellow) 88’
MATCH STATS
POR | ORL
Goals: 0|1
Assists: 0|0
Possession: 53|47
Shots: 14|16
Shots on Target: 4|4
Saves: 5|4
Tackles: 12|24
Tackles Won: 7|15
Interceptions: 13|10
Fouls: 10|13
Offsides: 1|6
Corner Kicks: 5|4
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