Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Stats: Head-to-Head Record
Orlando Pride W host Portland Thorns W in the NWSL Women Group Stage on 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The fixture comes deep into the 2026 season, where every point is critical in shaping the final league positions and potential play-off implications.
In the current standings, Orlando Pride W sit 11th with 30 points from 24 matches and a goal difference of -5, while Portland Thorns W are 6th on 39 points with a positive goal difference of +5 and are in the zone marked for the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals. That context adds extra weight to this clash, and the Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W stats underline a matchup between a side fighting to climb the table and another aiming to consolidate a play-off berth.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive but slightly Portland-leaning rivalry across their recent NWSL Women meetings.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Orlando Pride W wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- Portland Thorns W wins: 3
Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Timeline & Historical Context
The Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W timeline in competitive action is built entirely within NWSL Women fixtures, with all five recorded meetings taking place across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons. The rivalry has swung back and forth, with both clubs enjoying spells of home dominance and key wins that have shaped their respective campaigns.
On 24 May 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 8, Orlando Pride W hosted Portland Thorns W at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida and claimed a 2-1 home victory (half-time 2-0). Later that year, on 12 October 2024 in Regular Season - 17 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, Portland Thorns W responded with a 2-0 home win (half-time 1-0), reasserting their strength on their own turf.
The 2025 season continued the pattern of tight contests. On 3 May 2025 in Regular Season - 7 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W edged a 1-0 home success over Orlando Pride W (half-time 1-0). Orlando answered on 11 October 2025 in Regular Season - 24 at Inter&Co Stadium, winning 1-0 at home (half-time 0-0). The most recent chapter came on 16 August 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at Providence Park in Portland, where Portland Thorns W secured a 2-1 home victory (half-time 0-0). Across this Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W timeline, home advantage has often been decisive, especially in Portland, where the Thorns have been particularly efficient.
Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers highlight a narrow Portland edge in wins but a relatively balanced scoring profile.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Orlando Pride W 4 - 6 Portland Thorns W
- Average Goals per Match: Orlando Pride W 0.80 vs Portland Thorns W 1.20
Venue Split Performance:
- At Orlando Pride W's stadium: 2 matches played here — Orlando Pride W won 2 (as home side), Portland Thorns W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Portland Thorns W's stadium: 3 matches played here — Portland Thorns W won 3 (as home side), Orlando Pride W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 16 August 2026: Portland Thorns W 2-1 Orlando Pride W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Group Stage
- 11 October 2025: Orlando Pride W 1-0 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 24
- 3 May 2025: Portland Thorns W 1-0 Orlando Pride W (Half-time: 1-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 7
- 12 October 2024: Portland Thorns W 2-0 Orlando Pride W (Half-time: 1-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 17
- 24 May 2024: Orlando Pride W 2-1 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Orlando Pride W Matches Results and Stats
For Orlando Pride W, the most reliable guide is their 2026 NWSL Women season to date. Across 24 league matches, they have 9 wins, 3 draws, and 12 defeats, with 31 goals scored and 36 conceded. At home they have been stronger, winning 6 of 12, scoring 19 and conceding 16, while their away record is more fragile with 3 wins and 7 losses. Their season-long form line suggests inconsistency, with enough attacking output (1.3 goals per match on average) to trouble opponents but a defense that allows 1.5 goals per game and has struggled to fully shut teams down.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 3, Lose 12 (season to date)
Last 5 Portland Thorns W Matches Results and Stats
Portland Thorns W arrive with a stronger overall 2026 profile. Over 24 league fixtures, they have 11 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats, scoring 38 and conceding 33. Their home form is particularly impressive, with 7 wins, 4 draws, and only 1 loss, underpinned by 21 goals scored and just 8 conceded. Away from home, they are more volatile at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 defeats, scoring 17 but conceding 25, which points to open, higher-risk matches on their travels. Offensively, they average 1.6 goals per game and spread their scoring across all phases, while defensively they are far more secure at home than on the road.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 6, Lose 7 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W stats show a rivalry shaped strongly by venue and by Portland’s overall edge in consistency. Portland Thorns W lead the head-to-head 3-2 and have outscored Orlando 6-4 across five meetings, with a perfect 3-0 home record at Providence Park. Orlando Pride W, however, have been flawless in their own stadium in this matchup, winning both prior home encounters. Season to date, Portland’s higher league position, superior points total, and stronger goal difference indicate a more stable campaign, while Orlando’s mixed record and negative goal balance underline their challenges. As Orlando Pride W prepare to host again, history points to a tight contest where home advantage has often been decisive, but the broader 2026 form tilts slightly toward Portland’s greater overall solidity.
Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.
