Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold returns to play for the first time since May, records regulation clean sheet.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, July 26, 2025) – After finishing scoreless in regulation time, Portland Thorns fell to Seattle Reign FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Saturday night at Providence Park.
The first half was an intense battle between two sides itching to strike first, with the Thorns offense putting most of the shots to pressure the Reign backline.
In instances where the Reign threatened in the box, the Thorns backline denied Seattle major opportunities, including an impressive quick drop save in the 30th minute from Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold who returned on the pitch for the Thorns for the first time since she sustained a leg injury back in May.
Both sides made several changes throughout the second half to break the deadlock, but each attacking effort was thwarted by both teams’ respective defenses. In the end, the match winner would be decided from the spot in a penalty shootout.
Portland would convert its first three shots before Seattle goalkeeper Claudia Dickey blocked Thorns defender Reyna Reyes’ effort.
Arnold would respond back for Portland with a big save of her own by keeping out Reign’s Ainsley McCammon. However, Dickey would block Portland defender Daiane’s shot in sudden death to secure the win for Seattle.
Despite the scoreline, the match saw lots of involvement from every member of the Thorns roster as they continue preparations for the return of NWSL action next Sunday at Washington Spirit.
As the mentality shifts toward Washington, there’s no doubt that tonight’s match will also serve as learning material two weeks from now when Portland once again hosts Seattle for the regular season reverse fixture on Sunday, August 10. Tickets for the Cascadia Rivalry game at Providence Park are still available at thorns.com/tickets.
TEAM NOTES
- Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recorded a clean sheet in her first match for the Thorns since May. The last match she played was a 1-0 home victory against Orlando Pride.
UP NEXT: The Thorns return to NWSL action with a road trip to Washington Spirit on Sunday, August 3. Kickoff from Audi Field is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. PT on ABC and ESPN+.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
N/A
SECOND HALF
N/A
PENALTY SHOOTOUT
SEA: Emeri Adames (scored), Nérilia Mondésir (scored), Jordyn Huitema (scored), Sofia Huerta (scored), Ainsley McCammon (missed), Maddie Mercado (scored)
POR: Jayden Perry (scored), Reilyn Turner (scored), Hina Sugita (scored), Reyna Reyes (missed), Alexa Spaanstra (scored), Daiane (missed)
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns FC (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Reyna Reyes, Isabella Obaze (Daiane 63’), Sam Hiatt (Jayden Perry 75’), Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 75’), Sam Coffey-C (Payton Linnehan 63’), Hina Sugita, Jessie Fleming (Carissa Boeckmann 75’), Mimi Alidou (Alexa Spaanstra 75’), Pietra Tordin (Reilyn Turner 63’), Olivia Moultrie (Naomi Powell 80’)
Subs not used: Brooklyn Reid
Seattle Reign FC (3-4-3): Claudia Dickey, Sofia Huerta, Emily Mason (Nérilia Mondésir 62’), Phoebe McClernon-C, Jordyn Bugg (Hanna Glas 70’), Madison Curry (Shae Holmes 62’), Sally Menti, Sam Meza (Ainsley McCammon 62’), Emeri Adames, Mia Fishel (Maddie Mercado 45’), Maddie Dahlien (Jordyn Huitema 62’)
Subs not used: Maddie Prohaska, Neeku Purcell
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Sam Coffey (Yellow) 39’, Daiane (Yellow) 84’
SEA: N/A
MATCH STATS
POR | SEA
Goals: 0|0
Assists: 0|0
Shots: 11|16
Shots on Target: 4|6
Saves: 4|4
Offsides: 1|0
Corner Kicks: 3|6
Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold returns to play for the first time since May, records regulation clean sheet.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Saturday, July 26, 2025) – After finishing scoreless in regulation time, Portland Thorns fell to Seattle Reign FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Saturday night at Providence Park.
The first half was an intense battle between two sides itching to strike first, with the Thorns offense putting most of the shots to pressure the Reign backline.
In instances where the Reign threatened in the box, the Thorns backline denied Seattle major opportunities, including an impressive quick drop save in the 30th minute from Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold who returned on the pitch for the Thorns for the first time since she sustained a leg injury back in May.
Both sides made several changes throughout the second half to break the deadlock, but each attacking effort was thwarted by both teams’ respective defenses. In the end, the match winner would be decided from the spot in a penalty shootout.
Portland would convert its first three shots before Seattle goalkeeper Claudia Dickey blocked Thorns defender Reyna Reyes’ effort.
Arnold would respond back for Portland with a big save of her own by keeping out Reign’s Ainsley McCammon. However, Dickey would block Portland defender Daiane’s shot in sudden death to secure the win for Seattle.
Despite the scoreline, the match saw lots of involvement from every member of the Thorns roster as they continue preparations for the return of NWSL action next Sunday at Washington Spirit.
As the mentality shifts toward Washington, there’s no doubt that tonight’s match will also serve as learning material two weeks from now when Portland once again hosts Seattle for the regular season reverse fixture on Sunday, August 10. Tickets for the Cascadia Rivalry game at Providence Park are still available at thorns.com/tickets.
TEAM NOTES
- Goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold recorded a clean sheet in her first match for the Thorns since May. The last match she played was a 1-0 home victory against Orlando Pride.
UP NEXT: The Thorns return to NWSL action with a road trip to Washington Spirit on Sunday, August 3. Kickoff from Audi Field is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. PT on ABC and ESPN+.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
N/A
SECOND HALF
N/A
PENALTY SHOOTOUT
SEA: Emeri Adames (scored), Nérilia Mondésir (scored), Jordyn Huitema (scored), Sofia Huerta (scored), Ainsley McCammon (missed), Maddie Mercado (scored)
POR: Jayden Perry (scored), Reilyn Turner (scored), Hina Sugita (scored), Reyna Reyes (missed), Alexa Spaanstra (scored), Daiane (missed)
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns FC (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Reyna Reyes, Isabella Obaze (Daiane 63’), Sam Hiatt (Jayden Perry 75’), Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 75’), Sam Coffey-C (Payton Linnehan 63’), Hina Sugita, Jessie Fleming (Carissa Boeckmann 75’), Mimi Alidou (Alexa Spaanstra 75’), Pietra Tordin (Reilyn Turner 63’), Olivia Moultrie (Naomi Powell 80’)
Subs not used: Brooklyn Reid
Seattle Reign FC (3-4-3): Claudia Dickey, Sofia Huerta, Emily Mason (Nérilia Mondésir 62’), Phoebe McClernon-C, Jordyn Bugg (Hanna Glas 70’), Madison Curry (Shae Holmes 62’), Sally Menti, Sam Meza (Ainsley McCammon 62’), Emeri Adames, Mia Fishel (Maddie Mercado 45’), Maddie Dahlien (Jordyn Huitema 62’)
Subs not used: Maddie Prohaska, Neeku Purcell
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Sam Coffey (Yellow) 39’, Daiane (Yellow) 84’
SEA: N/A
MATCH STATS
POR | SEA
Goals: 0|0
Assists: 0|0
Shots: 11|16
Shots on Target: 4|6
Saves: 4|4
Offsides: 1|0
Corner Kicks: 3|6
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