Caiya Hanks scores late winner for Portland in 2-1 victory over Orlando
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Caiya Hanks made a triumphant return from a 14-month injury layoff, scoring the decisive goal in the Portland Thorns' 2-1 victory against the Orlando Pride on August 15 at Providence Park. Hanks entered the match as a substitute and found the net in the 96th minute, securing a crucial win for the Thorns, who improved to 10-6-4 in the NWSL standings. Deyna Castellanos had initially put Portland ahead with a goal in the 58th minute, before Jacqueline Ovalle equalized for Orlando shortly after. The Pride, now at 7-11-2, have suffered three consecutive losses. In another NWSL match, Racing Louisville defeated the Boston Legacy 4-1, with Kayla Fischer scoring two goals.
- •Hanks scores in the 96th minute after returning from ACL injury.
- •Portland leads at halftime after Castellanos' goal.
- •Ovalle equalizes for Orlando shortly after halftime.
- •Racing Louisville defeats Boston Legacy 4-1 in a separate match.
- •Louisville's Fischer scores her first career brace.
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Thorns forward Caiya Hanks scores game-winner in return from ACL injury
- 3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Hanks returns from injury and scores winner in Portland's 2-1 win over Orlando
"Portland Thorns forward Caiya Hanks scored the game-winning goal against the Orlando Pride on Saturday night in her first appearance since she suffered an ACL injury in June 2025. The 21-year-old entered the match in the 88th minute with the score tied 1-1 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. After receiving a pass from fullback M.A. Vignola in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Hanks dribbled swiftly toward the center of the Thorns’ attacking third, took three touches to prepare a right-footed
"Caiya Hanks returned after a 14-month absence while recovering from an ACL injury to score the winning goal in the Portland Thorns' 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on Saturday night. In the only other game in the National Women’s Soccer League, Racing Louisville routed the Boston Legacy 4-1. Eight minutes after coming on as a substitute, Hanks scored in the 96th minute to give the Thorns (10-6-4) the victory at Portland’s Providence Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 5:01 AMThorns forward Caiya Hanks scores game-winner in return from ACL injury
Portland Thorns forward Caiya Hanks scored the game-winning goal against the Orlando Pride on Saturday night in her first appearance since she suffered an ACL injury in June 2025. The 21-year-old entered the match in the 88th minute with the score tied 1-1 at Providence Park in Portland, Ore. After receiving a pass from fullback M.A. Vignola in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Hanks dribbled swiftly toward the center of the Thorns’ attacking third, took three touches to prepare a right-footed
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 3:34 AMHanks returns from injury and scores winner in Portland's 2-1 win over Orlando
Caiya Hanks returned after a 14-month absence while recovering from an ACL injury to score the winning goal in the Portland Thorns' 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on Saturday night. In the only other game in the National Women’s Soccer League, Racing Louisville routed the Boston Legacy 4-1. Eight minutes after coming on as a substitute, Hanks scored in the 96th minute to give the Thorns (10-6-4) the victory at Portland’s Providence Park.
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