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Caiya Hanks scores late winner for Portland Thorns against Orlando Pride

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Caiya Hanks scores late winner for Portland Thorns against Orlando Pride

Summary

Caiya Hanks scored a decisive goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time, giving the Portland Thorns a 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride. After entering the match with eight minutes remaining, Hanks received a pass from M.A. Vignola and curled a shot past goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse, igniting the crowd at Providence Park. This moment marked Hanks' first goal after returning from an ACL injury, celebrated enthusiastically by teammates and fans alike. Hanks' goal was captured by Tomas Hoppough, who operates the NWSL celebration camera, a role designed to bring fans closer to the emotions on the field.

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•Caiya Hanks scores in stoppage time for the Thorns
•Portland Thorns win 2-1 against Orlando Pride
•Hanks returns from ACL injury with game-winning goal
•Tomas Hoppough captures the celebration for NWSL broadcasts
•Match takes place at Providence Park

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Caiya Hanks had been on the field for barely eight minutes against the Orlando Pride when she received a pass from M.A. Vignola. With the score tied 1-1 in the sixth minute of stoppage time, the Portland Thorns forward dribbled toward the center of the attacking third, took three touches to set herself up and curled a right-footed shot past the dive of goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse. The stadium erupted. The 21-year-old forward, who had just returned from an ACL injury, had scored the winner in front
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