In the NWSL competition, Portland clinches victory over Seattle in the Cascadia derby, with a thrilling score of 4-2.
Chicago Stars and Bay FC Draw, Portland Thorns Dominate Cascadia Rivalry
The game between Chicago Stars and Bay FC ended in a 1-1 draw, while the intense Cascadia rivalry between the Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign continued to heat up.
In a high-scoring match on August 10, 2025, the Portland Thorns secured a 4-2 victory over Seattle Reign at Providence Park. This was the highest-scoring game in Cascadia Rivalry history, with six total goals.
The Thorns opened the scoring in the 26th minute, thanks to a goal from Jessie Fleming served to Reilyn Turner. Seattle responded early with Emeri Adames scoring for the Reign, but the Thorns quickly took control. Sam Coffey converted a penalty goal to equalize, and further goals from Reilyn Turner and Reyna Reyes gave the Thorns a commanding 3-1 lead.
The match set a new season-high attendance record for the Thorns, with 21,811 fans in attendance. Seattle's Jess Fishlock scored a header in the 64th minute, but Pietra Tordin answered back for Portland just 50 seconds later, making the final score 4-2.
The Thorns have been dominant in recent years, having not lost to Seattle in their last 10 consecutive regular season home matches, setting a new club record for unbeaten home games. Portland currently stands in 5th place with a record of 6-3-4, while Seattle is close behind in 6th place with a 6-4-3 record.
Earlier in the season, on April 18, 2025, Seattle secured a 1-0 win at home against the Thorns, with Maddie Dahlien scoring the only goal. Chicago Stars, meanwhile, have only one win this season, sitting second-to-last in the standings.
The Cascadia rivalry remains one of the most intense and well-attended in the NWSL, with frequent high-stakes, high-scoring battles and strong fan support on both sides. The game between Chicago Stars and Bay FC, played earlier in the day, ended in a 1-1 draw. Taylor Huff scored the first goal for Bay FC, while Shea Groom scored the equalizer for Chicago Stars.
Former Reign player and U.S. national team member Megan Rapinoe attended the Portland Thorns game with partner Sue Bird, WNBA's Seattle Storm player. The game was the 43rd meeting between Portland Thorns and Seattle Reign, a rivalry that started in the first year of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) in 2013.
Portland Thorns remain undefeated at home this season with five wins and three draws. Ally Schlegel intercepted the ball and scored the equalizing goal for Chicago Stars in the 42nd minute, but it was not enough to secure a win against Bay FC. Reyna Reyes scored a header for Portland Thorns in the 55th minute, extending their lead to 3-1.
The lone win for Chicago Stars was a 2-1 decision against Bay FC in April. Chicago forward Mallory Swanson, who is currently pregnant, attended the match. Bay FC's record stands at 4-6-5 after the draw with Chicago Stars.
Looking at expected goals (xG) statistics from the Portland Thorns vs Seattle Reign game, Portland generated an xG of 4.3, with a post-shot xG of 5.6, indicating a very dominant offensive performance. Seattle had an xG of 1.1, but defensive lapses, especially conceding four goals from set pieces, contributed to their loss.
The six total goals were the most for a Cascadia match, surpassing the previous record of five goals set in a 2018 match between the two teams. The Chicago Stars and Bay FC game, while not as high-scoring, was still an exciting contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The NWSL season continues to heat up, with more intense rivalries and high-scoring matches on the horizon.
Toronto news: Sports-analysis reveals an exciting Cascadia Rivalry clash, as the Portland Thorns triumph over Seattle Reign in a high-scoring football match, with a final score of 4-2. This game, played on August 10, 2025, broke the record for the most Cascadia Rivalry goals, surpassing the previous record of five goals set in a 2018 match. Meanwhile, the Toronto sports scene awaits the next game between Toronto FC and their rivals, as football fans gear up for another thrilling match.
