Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Orlando Pride W host Portland Thorns W in the NWSL Women Group Stage on 19 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC. The fixture comes deep into the 2026 season, where every point is critical in shaping the final table. Orlando Pride W sit 11th with 30 points and a goal difference of -5, while Portland Thorns W are 6th on 39 points with a positive goal difference of +5.

This clash carries significant stakes: Orlando Pride W are fighting to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings, whereas Portland Thorns W are positioned in the playoff places, targeting the NWSL Women Play Offs Quarter-finals. In this context, Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W stats and trends offer a clear lens on how these sides match up, both historically and in the current campaign.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but slightly Portland-leaning rivalry in recent Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W meetings.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Orlando Pride W wins: 2
• Draws: 0
• Portland Thorns W wins: 3

Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W timeline, all five recorded encounters come from NWSL Women league play across the 2024, 2025, and 2026 seasons. The rivalry has been shaped by alternating spells of dominance and close, low-margin games, underlining how fine the line has been between success and failure for both sides.

The earliest match in this sequence took place on 24 May 2024 in the NWSL Women Regular Season - 8 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Orlando Pride W, playing at home, defeated Portland Thorns W 2-1 after leading 2-0 at half-time. Later that year, on 12 October 2024 in Regular Season - 17 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, Portland Thorns W responded with a 2-0 home victory, having gone into the break 1-0 up.

In 2025, the pattern of home strength continued. On 3 May 2025 in Regular Season - 7 at Providence Park, Portland Thorns W beat Orlando Pride W 1-0, again leading 1-0 at half-time. On 11 October 2025 in Regular Season - 24 at Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando Pride W edged a tight contest 1-0 over Portland Thorns W after a goalless first half. The most recent meeting came on 16 August 2026 in the NWSL Women Group Stage at Providence Park, where Portland Thorns W, at home, won 2-1 against Orlando Pride W, overturning a 0-0 half-time scoreline. Together, these fixtures show a rivalry where home advantage has often been decisive and margins have remained narrow.

Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W stats underline how tightly balanced the scoring has been, even with a slight edge in results for Portland.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Orlando Pride W 4 - 6 Portland Thorns W
• Average Goals per Match: Orlando Pride W 0.80 vs Portland Thorns W 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Inter&Co Stadium: 2 matches played here — Orlando Pride W won 2 (as home side), Portland Thorns W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Providence Park: 3 matches played here — Portland Thorns W won 3 (as home side), Orlando Pride W won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W last results in recent competitive fixtures:

• 16 August 2026: Portland Thorns W 2-1 Orlando Pride W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Group Stage
• 11 October 2025: Orlando Pride W 1-0 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 0-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 24
• 3 May 2025: Portland Thorns W 1-0 Orlando Pride W (Half-time: 1-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 7
• 12 October 2024: Portland Thorns W 2-0 Orlando Pride W (Half-time: 1-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 17
• 24 May 2024: Orlando Pride W 2-1 Portland Thorns W (Half-time: 2-0) – NWSL Women Regular Season - 8

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Orlando Pride W Matches Results and Stats

For Orlando Pride W, the most reliable guide is their 2026 NWSL Women season to date. Across 24 league matches, they have 9 wins, 3 draws, and 12 defeats, with 31 goals scored and 36 conceded. At home, they have been stronger, winning 6 of 12 and scoring 19 goals, but their overall negative goal difference highlights defensive vulnerabilities. Their scoring rate stands at 1.3 goals per match, while they concede 1.5 on average, with 7 clean sheets and 5 matches where they failed to score, underlining inconsistency at both ends of the pitch.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 9, Draw 3, Lose 12 (season to date)

Last 5 Portland Thorns W Matches Results and Stats

Portland Thorns W come into this fixture with a stronger season profile. Over 24 NWSL Women matches in 2026, they have recorded 11 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 33, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. Their home form has been excellent, but away from home they have 4 wins, 2 draws, and 6 defeats, with 17 goals scored and 25 conceded, suggesting they are more vulnerable on the road. With 9 clean sheets and only 2 games without scoring, Portland Thorns W generally carry more consistent attacking threat than their hosts.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 11, Draw 6, Lose 7 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical head-to-head and current-season metrics draw a clear statistical picture. Portland Thorns W hold a 3–2 edge in the Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W head-to-head record and lead 6–4 on aggregate goals, with a higher average scoring rate across these fixtures. The venue split is stark: Orlando Pride W have won both home meetings at Inter&Co Stadium, while Portland Thorns W have taken all three matches at Providence Park. Season to date, Portland Thorns W are better placed in the league, with more wins, a superior goal difference, and a more reliable attack, whereas Orlando Pride W rely heavily on home performances to offset a less stable overall record. History points to a tight contest where home advantage could again be crucial, but the broader season form slightly favours Portland Thorns W heading into this Group Stage encounter.

Orlando Pride W vs Portland Thorns W H2H Statistics updated on 14 September 2026.