Portland Thorns Honor Meghan Klingenberg in Pre-Game Ceremony
The Portland Thorns honored retired player Meghan Klingenberg in a pregame ceremony at Providence Park before their 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on Saturday. Klingenberg, a fan favorite and two-time league champion, played nine seasons with the Thorns. The…
Portland, OR, August 15, 2026 — The Portland Thorns held a pre-game ceremony at Providence Park on Saturday to honor retired player Meghan Klingenberg. The event took place before the Thorns’ 2-1 victory against the Orlando Pride.
Klingenberg, a well-regarded figure among fans and a two-time league champion during her tenure with the club, concluded a nine-season career with the Thorns. The team recognized her contributions and impact on the franchise.
In the match that followed the ceremony, Portland secured a 2-1 win over the Orlando Pride. The decisive goal for the Thorns came late in the game, with Caiya Hanks scoring in the 96th minute to secure the victory.
Looking ahead, the Portland Thorns announced plans to hold a similar ceremony next Saturday to honor another player, Tobin Heath.
Story summarized from the original created by Nick Krupke, Associated Press on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
