FINAL RESULT · July 18, 2026

Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC: July 18, 2026 NWSL Result

Portland Thorns FC and Denver Summit FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Centennial Stadium on July 18, 2026. The final score was Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Portland Thorns FC Current rank #6 · Form L W D L W

1–2

Denver Summit FC Current rank #10 · Form D L W L W

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Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Broadcast Information

CBSUnited States · Broadcast

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Denver Summit FC Match Venue

Centennial Stadium

Centennial, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Highlights

Watch 3 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

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Denver Summit FC vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game Highlights

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Sophia Wilson scores from the spot

Sophia Wilson scores Penalty Goals vs Denver Summit FC

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Natalie Means with a Spectacular Goal vs. Portland Thorns FC

Natalie Means (Denver Summit FC) with a Spectacular Goal vs. Portland Thorns FC, 07/18/2026

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this July 18, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC

Match venue

Centennial Stadium

Referee

Jaclyn Metz

Attendance

12,372

Formations

4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3

Portland Thorns FCTeam statisticDenver Summit FC

41.4%Possession58.6%

10Shots18

3Shots on goal7

2Corner kicks6

4Saves2

4Fouls committed12

1Yellow cards1

0Red cards0

5Offsides2

325Passes attempted460

253Passes completed380

80%Pass accuracy80%

12Tackles won9

9Interceptions7

4Blocked shots5

26Clearances14

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

Kickoff
Kickoff
Kickoff
25'
Penalty goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Denver Summit 0, Portland Thorns 1. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
45'+8'
Goal · Denver Summit FC
Goal! Denver Summit 1, Portland Thorns 1. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner following a corner.
45'+11'
Halftime
First Half ends, Denver Summit 1, Portland Thorns 1.
45'
Second half
Start 2nd Half
53'
Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Marie Müller (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
68'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Deyna Castellanos replaces Marie Müller.
68'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Renee Lyles replaces Pietra Tordin.
71'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ally Brazier replaces Natasha Flint.
71'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler replaces Olivia Thomas.
77'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Valerin Loboa replaces Cassandra Bogere because of an injury.
77'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.
80'
Yellow card · Denver Summit FC
Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
84'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces Reyna Reyes because of an injury.
86'
Goal · Denver Summit FC
Goal! Denver Summit 2, Portland Thorns 1. Natalie Means (Denver Summit) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right to the top left corner. Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.
90'+7'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

18
Mackenzie ArnoldG
2
Reyna ReyesRB · Subbed off
25
M.A. VignolaLB
21
Jessie FlemingLM
16
Sam HiattCD-R
24
Jayden PerryCD-L
23
Marie MüllerAM-R · Subbed off
6
Cassandra BogereRM · Subbed off
9
Sophia WilsonF
13
Olivia MoultrieAM
19
Pietra TordinAM-L · Subbed off

Portland Thorns FC Substitutes

88
Valerin LoboaSUB · Came on
11
Maddie PadelskiSUB
15
Shae HarveySUB
10
Deyna CastellanosSUB · Came on
40
Jennie ImmethunSUB
29
Mallie McKenzieSUB · Came on
41
Renee LylesSUB · Came on
4
Carolyn CalzadaSUB
35
Morgan MessnerSUB

HOME TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3

1
Abby SmithG
7
Ayo OkeRB · Subbed off
6
Janine SonisLB
10
Lindsey HeapsCM
23
Eva GaetinoCD-R
3
Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
24
Delanie SheehanRM
5
Devin LynchLM
33
Olivia ThomasF · Subbed off
9
Yazmeen RyanRF
26
Natasha FlintLF · Subbed off

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

16
Carson PickettSUB
25
Melissa KösslerSUB · Came on
18
Yuzuki YamamotoSUB
2
Megan ReidSUB
8
Emma ReganSUB
4
Natalie MeansSUB · Came on
14
Yuna McCormackSUB
36
Kat AsmanSUB
11
Ally BrazierSUB · Came on

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsLindsey Heaps6 · 2 SOG, 0.60 xG

Accurate PassesEva Gaetino60 · 66 PASS

Defensive InterventionsEva Gaetino8 · 1 TKLW, 4 DUELW

SavesAbby Smith2 · 3 SOGA, 1.57 xGC

Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsSophia Wilson4 · 2 SOG, 0.82 xG

Accurate PassesSam Hiatt40 · 47 PASS

Defensive InterventionsSam Hiatt13 · 0 TKLW, 2 DUELW

SavesMackenzie Arnold4 · 6 SOGA, 1.48 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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Match ends, Denver Summit 2, Portland Thorns 1.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Denver Summit 2, Portland Thorns 1.
90'+5'
Foul by Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit).
90'+5'
Renee Lyles (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Abby Smith (Denver Summit).
90'+4'
Attempt blocked. Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Perry.
90'+2'
Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+2'
Foul by Valerin Loboa (Portland Thorns).
90'+1'
Foul by Ally Brazier (Denver Summit).
90'+1'
Renee Lyles (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
89'
Offside, Portland Thorns. Sophia Wilson is caught offside.
88'
Foul by Lindsey Heaps (Denver Summit).
88'
Olivia Moultrie (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
86'
Goal! Denver Summit 2, Portland Thorns 1. Natalie Means (Denver Summit) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right to the top left corner. Assisted by Lindsey Heaps.
86'
Attempt blocked. Natalie Means (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Melissa Kössler.
85'
Foul by Devin Lynch (Denver Summit).
85'
Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
84'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces Reyna Reyes because of an injury.
84'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
82'
Delay in match because of an injury Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns).
82'
Offside, Denver Summit. Melissa Kössler is caught offside.
80'
Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
80'
Foul by Delanie Sheehan (Denver Summit).
80'
Valerin Loboa (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
78'
Foul by Eva Gaetino (Denver Summit).
78'
Valerin Loboa (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the left wing.
77'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Natalie Means replaces Ayo Oke.
77'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Valerin Loboa replaces Cassandra Bogere because of an injury.
77'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Result Summary

Denver Summit FC won Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC at home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

Portland Thorns FC Season Context: Start with the Cascadia Dates

Seattle is the opponent many Portland supporters look for first. Use the team filter within this page to isolate both Reign meetings and compare the home and away venues.

Denver Summit FC Season Context: Follow the Inaugural Firsts

The opponent and status filters help turn a long expansion-season calendar into a usable list of first home meetings, first road visits and completed milestones.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement and the Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Portland Thorns FC has 1 win, Denver Summit FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC on August 22, 2026.

July 18, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC

Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC

Centennial Stadium

August 22, 2026: Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC

Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC

Providence Park

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

Portland Thorns FC Current Snapshot

Portland Thorns FC is currently #6 with 50 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: L W D L W.

Denver Summit FC Current Snapshot

Denver Summit FC is currently #10 with 41 points from 30 matches (11 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses). Recent form: D L W L W.

Table Position Comparison

Portland Thorns FC has the higher current points total, with a gap of 9 points between the clubs.

Portland Thorns FC schedule Denver Summit FC schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC FAQ

What was the Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC score?

The recorded final score was Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC on July 18, 2026.

Where can I watch Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC?

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Where is Portland Thorns FC vs Denver Summit FC being played?

The listed venue is Centennial Stadium, at Centennial, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Portland Thorns FC and Denver Summit FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC on August 22, 2026.