The Portland Thorns make their return home to Providence Park to honor club legend Meghan Klingenberg and face off against the Orlando Pride.
For the first time all season they'll have one of their key attackers back and a different coach on the sideline.
Here's everything you need to know before the match:
Caiya Hanks is Officially Back
The USWNT U-23 forward has been removed from the SEI list and will be available for selection vs Orlando Pride.
Tomorrow marks 14 months since her heartbreaking ACL injury on June 15 vs Washington Spirit.
Phuoc Nguyen (Fook Win)
Reilyn Turner Update
First Assistant Coach Sarah Lowdon provided an update on the Portland Thorns forward today during media availability.
"It's close. I don't have an specific timeline. It's getting a lot closer. She's back in training in a controlled environment, getting closer."
Prematch media availability with Sarah Lowdon and Carolyn Calazada
With head coach Robert Vilahamn suspended due to a red card in the match at Boston Legacy, the first assistant coach will take charge on Saturday.
Lowdon speaks to the media for the first time since earning her UEFA Pro License - the highest football coaching certificate in Europe (also previously completed the U.S. Soccer equivalent).
She speaks to what that license means to her, Sonia Bompastor's direct impact during the course & assistance, and giving back to other women coaches in the future.
Lowdon also discusses the following:
- Meghan Klingenberg being honored by the Portland Thorns
- Pietra Tordin's rise to stardom
- Reilyn Turner's status
- Olivia's Moultrie's injury and impact
- The 10 position moving forward and the options available
- The defensive struggles and what adjustments the club has looked at
- Orlando Pride match preview
Defender Carolyn Calzada discusses her rookie season thus far, which teammates she leans on for leadership, the backline's struggles and rediscovering their early-season form.
