Portland Thorns news and media roundup #BAONPDX 💪Caiya Hanks is officially back ⚽Reilyn Turner Update 🌹Media Availability with Sarah Lowdon and Carolyn Calzada stumptown-footy.ghost.io/portland-tho...

Portland Thorns News and Media Roundup: Caiya Hanks activated off season-ending injury (SEI) list, Reilyn Turner update, and prematch media availability with Sarah Lowdon and Carolyn Calzada

Here's everything you need to know before Portland Thorns vs Orlando Pride:

stumptown-footy.ghost.io

She's back folks. stumptown-footy.ghost.io/news-caiya-h...

NEWS | Caiya Hanks returns: Portland Thorns forward removed from SEI list and available for selection

The long-awaited return of Caiya Hanks is here. The Portland Thorns forward is back and available for selection vs Orlando Pride.

stumptown-footy.ghost.io

FULL TIME: Timbers 3 - 1 Club Tijuana The Martí Cifuentes era begins in style as Portland’s Leagues Cup 2026 run comes to an end. Really fun game, really fun crowd, and nice to see the signs of Cifuentes’ style so quickly. I am ready for MLS play to resume. #RCTID

84’ Muse comes off his line and misses, but Finn Surman gets back to clear a shot off said line. #RCTID

76’ Joao Ortiz plays Antony through on goal, and the winger unselfishly squares it to Ariel Lassiter for another tap-in. #RCTID

Stumptown Footy@stumptownfooty.bsky.social · yesterday

LEAGUES CUP LASSITER STRIKES AGAIN, 3-1 TIMBERS!!! #RCTID

LEAGUES CUP LASSITER STRIKES AGAIN, 3-1 TIMBERS!!! #RCTID

66’ Vincent Janssen and Joao Ortiz ON // Kevin Kelsy and David da Costa OFF #RCTID

64’ Lassiter clips the ball to Kelsy, whose initial glanced header is saved. Ball falls back to his feet, and Kelsy has the wherewithal to square it back to Antony at the back post for a tap-in. #RCTID

Stumptown Footy@stumptownfooty.bsky.social · yesterday

GOOOOOOAL DE ANTONY!!!! 2-1 #RCTID

GOOOOOOAL DE ANTONY!!!! 2-1 #RCTID

54’ Velde was brought down in an awkward coming together with the full back inside the box, but the call goes against him. Antony and Omir Fernandez replace the aforementioned Velde and Cole Bassett. #RCTID

51’ Velde with a rasping effort on the right boot, awkwardly palmed over the bar for a corner. #RCTID

Halftime: Timbers 1 - 1 Tijuana Kevin Kelsy cancels out Xolos’ opener toward the end of the half for the first goal of the Martí Cifuentes era! Loads of possession, a reeeeal high line, and passes galore. Hope to see some subs at halftime. What are we drinking? #RCTID

43’ Fory now down receiving treatment after an awkward landing on an aerial collision. #RCTID

1-1 David da Costa with a slide-rule ball to Jimer Fory, who made a great run down the left wing before putting a perfect cross to Kelsy at the back post. Gonna take more than $10m, Rangers. #RCTID

Stumptown Footy@stumptownfooty.bsky.social · yesterday

40’ TIMBERS EQUALIZE, KEVIN KELSY! #RCTID

40’ TIMBERS EQUALIZE, KEVIN KELSY! #RCTID

31’ 64% possession, 5 shots, 95% passing accuracy through the opening 30 minutes of the Martí era. #RCTID

19’ 1-0 Xolos, direct counterattack leading to a tap-in. #RCTID

7’ Eric Miller found by Da Costa in the exact same manner as Brandon Bye vs Seattle. Not the same result… #RCTID

1’ Tijuana attack the North End! #RCTID

As national anthems are being sung at Providence Park, Club America and Austin FC go to penalties, meaning the Timbers are officially eliminated from advancing before a ball has been kicked tonight. #RCTID

Teenager Gilberto Mora getting the full ‘Beatles in the 60’s’ treatment whenever he so much as looks toward the crowd. #RCTID

Match Discussion thread is live! #RCTID stumptown-footy.ghost.io/leagues-cup-...

Leagues Cup Preview and Discussion Thread: PTFC vs Club Tijuana (8/13/2026)

A new era begins today at Providence Park, as new Timbers manager Marti Cifuentes takes the helm for the first time as the Timbers face Club Tijuana in the final matchday of Leagues Cup Phase 1. Mat...

stumptown-footy.ghost.io

And this is @alex-barnes.bsky.social coming at you for Timbers vs Club Tijuana, which could be a dead rubber depending on how Austin-Club America, and Chicago-Cruz Azul play out (both 0-0, and on 7pts). How we doing? Does anybody care about this match? #RCTID

Here’s how the Timbers look for the first time under Martí Cifuentes, and boy that’s a strong XI… Essentially first choice, the only exceptions being Muse, Eric Miller, and Jose Caicedo. For the third game in a row no T2 players make the bench. #RCTID

Very interesting, indeed. I don’t think it makes any sense for the Timbers to sell now, Kelsy is on track for his best season as a professional and only getting better. Refreshing to hear that a Timbers player isn’t going rogue to force a move! #RCTID

Tom Bogert@tombogert.bsky.social · 2d ago

🇻🇪 Sources: Rangers submit a bid in the region of $10m for Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy. Timbers aren't looking to sell and Kelsy isn't pushing to leave. The 22-year-old Venezuela int'l has 9g/2a in 994 mins this season. Rangers not the only club tracking him.

PTFC has announced changes to the coaching staff. Spaniards Xavi Calm and Javi Ortiz have arrived in Portland to support Marti Cifuentes. Former Timbers captain Liam Ridgewell departs, and Memo Valencia joins Jack Cassidy's T2 staff. I talk about it for @stumptownfooty.bsky.social #RCTID

Portland Timbers Announce Updated Coaching Staff

Calm and Ortiz arrive; Ridgewell departs, and Valencia takes a new role.

stumptown-footy.ghost.io

Pietra Tordin REACTS to her hat trick & being co-NWSL leader in goal contributions with 15 (7G & 8A) #BAONPDX #NWSL "I'm really, really happy about the three goals & closing out the game. Feeling very grateful." Captain & Defender Sam Hiatt also shares on what makes PT such a complete player.

FULL TIME: Timbers 1 - 3 Club America Worst second half of the Cassidy era closes out the Cassidy era. Club America deserved winners, but man that is an unlikeable team. #RCTID

88’ Aaaaand that’ll be that. Finn Surman with an errant header backwards that’s pounced on by Oscar Perea, who runs the length of the half and slots past Muse. 3-1, Timbers all but knocked out of Leagues Cup 2026. #RCTID

80’ Welcome to Portland, Vincent Janssen. He makes his Timbers debut, replacing Kelsy. #RCTID