NWSL TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL
FEATURING 20 CLUBS FROM NWSL AND MLS
FEBRUARY 1-22, 2025 AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA
The 2025 Edition of CVI is the Largest Integration Between
Major Women’s and Men’s Professional Sports Leagues in North America
TICKETS FOR THE EVENT ARE ON SALE NOW!
2/16 - Thorns Match Day 6 (NWSL)
2/22 - Thorns Match Day 7 (NWSL)
INDIO, CA (December 17) – The Portland Thorns will join five other clubs from the NWSL along with fourteen MLS clubs for complete preseason matches, training sessions and organizational meetings beginning February 1st as part of the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) taking place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.
Passes for all exhibition matches will go on sale this Wednesday, December 18 at 2pm PST at coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
In addition to providing each of the participating NWSL and MLS teams the opportunity to prepare for their upcoming 2025 seasons in optimum weather at world class facilities, CVI will give fans unprecedented access to watch some of NWSL’s and MLS’s most decorated and popular players and teams compete against each other in an intimate setting, along with unique fan experiences.
COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL NWSL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Feb. 16
Angel City FC v Portland Thorns at 11:00 a.m. PT
San Diego Wave FC v Houston Dash at 12:00 p.m. PT
Bay FC v Seattle Reign FC at 1:00 p.m. PT
Saturday, Feb. 22
Portland Thorns v Houston Dash at 10:00 a.m. PT
San Diego Wave FC v Bay FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
Angel City FC v Seattle Reign FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
NWSL clubs participating in the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational include:
· Angel City FC,
· Bay FC,
· Houston Dash,
· Portland Thorns,
· San Diego Wave FC,
· Seattle Reign FC.
COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL MLS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb. 5
St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Austin FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes at 12:30 p.m. PT
Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC at 1:30 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 3:00 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 2: Saturday, Feb. 8
Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 11:00 a.m. PT
San Diego FC vs. New York City FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls at 1:30 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC at 2:30 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 3: Sunday, Feb. 9
LA Galaxy vs. Charlotte FC at 10:00 a.m. PT
Minnesota United FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 11:30 a.m. PT
MLS DAY 4: Wednesday, Feb. 12
Chicago Fire FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
New York Red Bulls vs. Real Salt Lake at 12:30 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC at 1:30 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 3:00 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 5: Saturday, Feb. 15
San Diego FC vs. New York Red Bulls at 10:00 a.m. PT
Charlotte FC vs. Portland Timbers at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
Minnesota United FC vs. New York City FC at 2:00 p.m. PT
MLS clubs participating in the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational include:
· Austin FC,
· Charlotte FC,
· Chicago Fire FC,
· LA Galaxy,
· LAFC
· Minnesota United FC,
· New York City FC,
· New York Red Bulls,
· Portland Timbers,
· Real Salt Lake
· San Diego FC,
· San Jose Earthquakes,
· St. Louis CITY SC,
· Sporting Kansas City.
“AEG is proud to once again partner with the MLS and NWSL to host clubs from across North America in a truly unique setting for fans, players, coaches and management,” said Dan Beckerman, President & CEO of AEG. “Coachella is an international showcase for the best in music, and AEG, through Goldenvoice and the LA Galaxy, are excited to utilize this setting to showcase the best in soccer. Palm Springs is an ideal destination with its vast infrastructure, resort hotels and hospitality options to be the host city for this impressive group of teams and their fans.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational is an excellent preseason event for our participating teams to prepare for the upcoming NWSL campaign,” said NWSL Chief Sporting Director Tatjana Haenni. “The tournament provides an opportunity for teams to fine-tune their strategies, integrate new players and build momentum ahead of the regular season.”
With more than 250 acres of lush gardens and pristine polo fields, Empire Polo Club is one of the finest facilities for outdoor sporting events and executive conferences, in addition to hosting the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival. The fields at Empire Polo Club are operated by Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter and live event company owned by AEG Presents.
“We are thrilled to return for the fourth consecutive year to the Empire Polo Club where MLS and NWSL fans can participate and enjoy this enhanced preseason experience,” said Kara Korber, “Sr. Director Business Development, AEG. “We continue to work closely with the leagues and the teams to further develop this comprehensive preseason training model that will be our biggest event in 2025.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational is a fantastic event that will enhance our preparations for the upcoming season,” said Angela Hucles Mangano, President of Women’s Soccer, Houston Dash. “I was fortunate to watch the first edition of the preseason tournament and look forward to an expanded format that allows us to face top NWSL opposition.”
“The 2025 season is right around the corner and we’re excited to have dates on the calendar circled for our club’s preparations,” said Bay FC Head of Football and Interim Sporting Director Matt Potter. “We set a high bar with a strong first year, and the preseason is where work will continue to build off our 2024 season and establish our goals and identity as a group for the 2025 season.”
“We are thrilled to participate in the Coachella Valley Invitational as we set our sights on the 2025 NWSL season,” said Seattle Reign FC Chief Business Officer Maya Mendoza-Exstrom. “This event, the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history, provides an excellent opportunity to compete against top-tier opponents as we prepare for an always tough NWSL season. We are working hard on 2025 already, and this event is a key part of our strategy to prepare our team to start the 2025 campaign successfully.”
The LA Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament will also return to the Coachella Valley on Friday, February 7th at Desert Willow Golf Resort. The event will give fans an opportunity to hit the links alongside LA Galaxy Players, Coaches, and Alumni while enjoying premium giveaways, games, and prizes. For more information, please email Gabriel Osollo at gosollo@lagalaxy.com.
For access to an exclusive presale and additional ticketing information, fans are encouraged to sign up at CoachellaValleyInvitational.com and follow @coachellavalleyinvitational on Instagram for the latest updates. Early bird pricing will be available beginning Wednesday, December 18, and end on Thursday, January 9.
Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.
ABOUT THE COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL Developed and operated by AEG, The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history and in 2025 will feature 20 Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs playing preseason exhibition matches, training and holding organizational meetings at one site, leading up to the start of their seasons. The upcoming edition of the CVI is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. The Empire Polo Club hosts a variety of special events, corporate meetings and private gatherings including the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country festival in Indio, CA. Open to the public, MLS preseason matches are set to take place February 1-15 with NWSL matches slated for February 16-22. For more information and to purchase event passes, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
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
NWSL TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL
FEATURING 20 CLUBS FROM NWSL AND MLS
FEBRUARY 1-22, 2025 AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA
The 2025 Edition of CVI is the Largest Integration Between
Major Women’s and Men’s Professional Sports Leagues in North America
TICKETS FOR THE EVENT ARE ON SALE NOW!
2/16 - Thorns Match Day 6 (NWSL)
2/22 - Thorns Match Day 7 (NWSL)
INDIO, CA (December 17) – The Portland Thorns will join five other clubs from the NWSL along with fourteen MLS clubs for complete preseason matches, training sessions and organizational meetings beginning February 1st as part of the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) taking place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA.
Passes for all exhibition matches will go on sale this Wednesday, December 18 at 2pm PST at coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
In addition to providing each of the participating NWSL and MLS teams the opportunity to prepare for their upcoming 2025 seasons in optimum weather at world class facilities, CVI will give fans unprecedented access to watch some of NWSL’s and MLS’s most decorated and popular players and teams compete against each other in an intimate setting, along with unique fan experiences.
COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL NWSL SCHEDULE
Sunday, Feb. 16
Angel City FC v Portland Thorns at 11:00 a.m. PT
San Diego Wave FC v Houston Dash at 12:00 p.m. PT
Bay FC v Seattle Reign FC at 1:00 p.m. PT
Saturday, Feb. 22
Portland Thorns v Houston Dash at 10:00 a.m. PT
San Diego Wave FC v Bay FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
Angel City FC v Seattle Reign FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
NWSL clubs participating in the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational include:
· Angel City FC,
· Bay FC,
· Houston Dash,
· Portland Thorns,
· San Diego Wave FC,
· Seattle Reign FC.
COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL MLS SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Feb. 5
St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Austin FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
Real Salt Lake vs. San Jose Earthquakes at 12:30 p.m. PT
Chicago Fire FC vs. LAFC at 1:30 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 3:00 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 2: Saturday, Feb. 8
Austin FC vs. Sporting Kansas City at 11:00 a.m. PT
San Diego FC vs. New York City FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
San Jose Earthquakes vs. New York Red Bulls at 1:30 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. Chicago Fire FC at 2:30 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 3: Sunday, Feb. 9
LA Galaxy vs. Charlotte FC at 10:00 a.m. PT
Minnesota United FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 11:30 a.m. PT
MLS DAY 4: Wednesday, Feb. 12
Chicago Fire FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Minnesota United FC at 11:00 a.m. PT
New York Red Bulls vs. Real Salt Lake at 12:30 p.m. PT
Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC at 1:30 p.m. PT
New York City FC vs. St. Louis CITY SC at 3:00 p.m. PT
MLS DAY 5: Saturday, Feb. 15
San Diego FC vs. New York Red Bulls at 10:00 a.m. PT
Charlotte FC vs. Portland Timbers at 10:00 a.m. PT
LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire FC at 12:00 p.m. PT
Minnesota United FC vs. New York City FC at 2:00 p.m. PT
MLS clubs participating in the 2025 Coachella Valley Invitational include:
· Austin FC,
· Charlotte FC,
· Chicago Fire FC,
· LA Galaxy,
· LAFC
· Minnesota United FC,
· New York City FC,
· New York Red Bulls,
· Portland Timbers,
· Real Salt Lake
· San Diego FC,
· San Jose Earthquakes,
· St. Louis CITY SC,
· Sporting Kansas City.
“AEG is proud to once again partner with the MLS and NWSL to host clubs from across North America in a truly unique setting for fans, players, coaches and management,” said Dan Beckerman, President & CEO of AEG. “Coachella is an international showcase for the best in music, and AEG, through Goldenvoice and the LA Galaxy, are excited to utilize this setting to showcase the best in soccer. Palm Springs is an ideal destination with its vast infrastructure, resort hotels and hospitality options to be the host city for this impressive group of teams and their fans.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational is an excellent preseason event for our participating teams to prepare for the upcoming NWSL campaign,” said NWSL Chief Sporting Director Tatjana Haenni. “The tournament provides an opportunity for teams to fine-tune their strategies, integrate new players and build momentum ahead of the regular season.”
With more than 250 acres of lush gardens and pristine polo fields, Empire Polo Club is one of the finest facilities for outdoor sporting events and executive conferences, in addition to hosting the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival. The fields at Empire Polo Club are operated by Goldenvoice, the Los Angeles-based concert promoter and live event company owned by AEG Presents.
“We are thrilled to return for the fourth consecutive year to the Empire Polo Club where MLS and NWSL fans can participate and enjoy this enhanced preseason experience,” said Kara Korber, “Sr. Director Business Development, AEG. “We continue to work closely with the leagues and the teams to further develop this comprehensive preseason training model that will be our biggest event in 2025.”
“The Coachella Valley Invitational is a fantastic event that will enhance our preparations for the upcoming season,” said Angela Hucles Mangano, President of Women’s Soccer, Houston Dash. “I was fortunate to watch the first edition of the preseason tournament and look forward to an expanded format that allows us to face top NWSL opposition.”
“The 2025 season is right around the corner and we’re excited to have dates on the calendar circled for our club’s preparations,” said Bay FC Head of Football and Interim Sporting Director Matt Potter. “We set a high bar with a strong first year, and the preseason is where work will continue to build off our 2024 season and establish our goals and identity as a group for the 2025 season.”
“We are thrilled to participate in the Coachella Valley Invitational as we set our sights on the 2025 NWSL season,” said Seattle Reign FC Chief Business Officer Maya Mendoza-Exstrom. “This event, the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history, provides an excellent opportunity to compete against top-tier opponents as we prepare for an always tough NWSL season. We are working hard on 2025 already, and this event is a key part of our strategy to prepare our team to start the 2025 campaign successfully.”
The LA Galaxy Foundation Golf Tournament will also return to the Coachella Valley on Friday, February 7th at Desert Willow Golf Resort. The event will give fans an opportunity to hit the links alongside LA Galaxy Players, Coaches, and Alumni while enjoying premium giveaways, games, and prizes. For more information, please email Gabriel Osollo at gosollo@lagalaxy.com.
For access to an exclusive presale and additional ticketing information, fans are encouraged to sign up at CoachellaValleyInvitational.com and follow @coachellavalleyinvitational on Instagram for the latest updates. Early bird pricing will be available beginning Wednesday, December 18, and end on Thursday, January 9.
Click HERE for Coachella Valley Invitational assets, including Empire Polo Club imagery, CVI logos and team logos.
ABOUT THE COACHELLA VALLEY INVITATIONAL Developed and operated by AEG, The Coachella Valley Invitational (CVI) is the largest preseason event in North American professional soccer history and in 2025 will feature 20 Major League Soccer (MLS) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) clubs playing preseason exhibition matches, training and holding organizational meetings at one site, leading up to the start of their seasons. The upcoming edition of the CVI is the largest integration between major men’s and women’s professional sports leagues in North America. The Empire Polo Club hosts a variety of special events, corporate meetings and private gatherings including the annual Coachella Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach country festival in Indio, CA. Open to the public, MLS preseason matches are set to take place February 1-15 with NWSL matches slated for February 16-22. For more information and to purchase event passes, visit coachellavalleyinvitational.com.
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