FINAL RESULT · August 22, 2026

Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC: August 22, 2026 NWSL Result

Denver Summit FC and Portland Thorns FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Providence Park on August 22, 2026. The final score was Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

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

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

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Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC Broadcast Information

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Portland Thorns FC Match Venue

Providence Park

Portland, Oregon, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC Match Highlights

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FULL HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Thorns FC vs. Denver Summit

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Portland Thorns FC vs. Denver Summit FC - Game Highlights

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Sophia Wilson slots in the goal for Portland Thorns FC

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this August 22, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC

Match venue

Providence Park

Referee

Nabil Bensalah

Attendance

22,017

Formations

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

Denver Summit FCTeam statisticPortland Thorns FC

62.6%Possession37.4%

12Shots16

3Shots on goal6

7Corner kicks3

5Saves3

10Fouls committed7

0Yellow cards2

0Red cards0

1Offsides2

480Passes attempted290

387Passes completed221

80%Pass accuracy80%

13Tackles won8

7Interceptions10

2Blocked shots4

20Clearances29

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns 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
22'
Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
44'
Goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Denver Summit 0. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Jessie Fleming with a through ball following a fast break.
45'+3'
Halftime
First Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Denver Summit 0.
45'
Second half
Second Half begins Portland Thorns 1, Denver Summit 0.
64'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces Deyna Castellanos.
64'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ayo Oke replaces Natalie Means.
64'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Natasha Flint.
72'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Caiya Hanks replaces Renee Lyles.
75'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.
75'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Devin Lynch replaces Emma Regan.
82'
Substitution · Denver Summit FC
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Ally Brazier.
90'+1'
Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+2'
Full time
End Regular Time

STARTING XI & BENCH

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC Lineups and Formations

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

AWAY TEAM

Denver Summit FC Starting Lineup

4-3-3

36
Kat AsmanG
4
Natalie MeansRB · Subbed off
6
Janine SonisLB
26
Natasha FlintCM · Subbed off
23
Eva GaetinoCD-R
3
Kaleigh KurtzCD-L
24
Delanie SheehanRM
8
Emma ReganLM · Subbed off
25
Melissa KösslerF · Subbed off
11
Ally BrazierRF · Subbed off
9
Yazmeen RyanLF

Denver Summit FC Substitutes

13
Gemma BonnerSUB
16
Carson PickettSUB
7
Ayo OkeSUB · Came on
2
Megan ReidSUB
17
Jordan NytesSUB
14
Yuna McCormackSUB · Came on
18
Yuzuki YamamotoSUB · Came on
33
Olivia ThomasSUB · Came on
5
Devin LynchSUB · Came on

HOME TEAM

Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

18
Mackenzie ArnoldG
4
Carolyn CalzadaRB
25
M.A. VignolaLB
20
Nina NijstadLM
16
Sam HiattCD-R
24
Jayden PerryCD-L
41
Renee LylesAM-R · Subbed off
21
Jessie FlemingRM
9
Sophia WilsonF
10
Deyna CastellanosAM · Subbed off
19
Pietra TordinAM-L

Portland Thorns FC Substitutes

7
Caiya HanksSUB · Came on
29
Mallie McKenzieSUB · Came on
28
Mackenzie WoodSUB
2
Reyna ReyesSUB
35
Morgan MessnerSUB
15
Shae HarveySUB
11
Maddie PadelskiSUB
6
Cassandra BogereSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

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

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

Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsSophia Wilson7 · 3 SOG, 1.27 xG

Accurate PassesJayden Perry39 · 44 PASS

Defensive InterventionsM.A. Vignola16 · 2 TKLW, 3 DUELW

SavesMackenzie Arnold3 · 3 SOGA, 1.32 xGC

Denver Summit FC Match Leaders

Total ShotsYazmeen Ryan2 · 0 SOG, 0.21 xG

Accurate PassesKaleigh Kurtz61 · 69 PASS

Defensive InterventionsKaleigh Kurtz16 · 0 TKLW

SavesKat Asman5 · 6 SOGA, 1.75 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns 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, Portland Thorns 1, Denver Summit 0.
90'+2'
Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Denver Summit 0.
90'+1'
Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+1'
Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) wins a free kick on the left wing.
90'+1'
Foul by Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns).
90'+1'
Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
89'
Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Jayden Perry.
88'
Attempt missed. Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Yuna McCormack.
86'
Attempt missed. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the left is close, but misses to the right.
82'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuzuki Yamamoto replaces Ally Brazier.
82'
Foul by Olivia Thomas (Denver Summit).
82'
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
81'
Attempt missed. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left from a direct free kick.
80'
Foul by Ayo Oke (Denver Summit).
80'
Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
78'
Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) hits the left post with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Pietra Tordin with a through ball following a fast break.
76'
Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Nina Nijstad.
75'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Devin Lynch replaces Emma Regan.
75'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Olivia Thomas replaces Melissa Kössler.
72'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Caiya Hanks replaces Renee Lyles.
71'
Attempt missed. Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Ayo Oke with a cross.
69'
Foul by Yazmeen Ryan (Denver Summit).
69'
Carolyn Calzada (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
68'
Corner, Denver Summit. Conceded by Sophia Wilson.
68'
Attempt missed. Yuna McCormack (Denver Summit) left footed shot from very close range is close, but misses to the left.
66'
Attempt saved. Janine Sonis (Denver Summit) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns). Assisted by Yuna McCormack.
64'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Yuna McCormack replaces Natasha Flint.
64'
Substitution, Denver Summit. Ayo Oke replaces Natalie Means.
64'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Mallie McKenzie replaces Deyna Castellanos.
63'
Attempt missed. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC Result Summary

Portland Thorns FC won Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns 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.

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.

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.

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 Denver Summit FC inaugural schedule announcement and the Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

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

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Denver Summit FC has 1 win, Portland Thorns FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC on July 18, 2026.

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

Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC

Centennial Stadium

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

Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC

Providence Park

CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns 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.

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 W L D L.

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: W W L D L.

Table Position Comparison

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

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USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns 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

Denver Summit FC vs Portland Thorns FC FAQ

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

The recorded final score was Denver Summit FC 0–1 Portland Thorns FC on August 22, 2026.

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

The listed venue is Providence Park, at Portland, Oregon, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

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

The other listed meeting was Portland Thorns FC 1–2 Denver Summit FC on July 18, 2026.