Portland Thorns FC suffered a 2-1 loss to Angel City FC in the first match of the Coachella Valley Invitational. Maiara Niehues scored two goals for Angel City, while Renee Lyles scored for the Thorns. The match was played on February 15, 2026, at the Coachella Valley Invitational. Angel City FC dominated the first half, with Niehues scoring in the second minute and doubling the lead in the 56th minute. The Thorns scored their lone goal in the 89th minute, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit. Portland Thorns FC's Savy King made her return to game action after a cardiac incident on May 9, 2025, and played 30 minutes in the match. Angel City FC's Ary Borges also made her first appearance for the team, and had a scoring chance in the 20th minute. The Thorns will look to bounce back from the loss in their next match.