The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) and Portland Thorns FC will honor Oregon’s women veterans on September 25, 2022 at Women Veterans Appreciation Night with the Portland Thorns! Join us in celebrating the military service of Oregon’s more than 28,000 women veterans when the two-time NWSL champion Portland Thorns take on the Chicago Red Stars in their final regular season home match of 2022. Click here to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3PEejaw

Support Oregon’s Women Veterans

A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased will support the Oregon Women Veterans Fund. If you are unable to attend the game but would still like to contribute please visit: www.oregon.gov/odva/Connect/Pages/Donations.aspx.

Celebrate Women Veterans: I am Not Invisible (IANI) Exhibit

Along with federal, state, and local partnerships, ODVA continues to pay tribute to the courageous legacy and diversity of our Oregon women veterans through our national award winning “I’m Not Invisible” Exhibit. The virtual photo gallery and exhibit honors Oregon’s women veterans across five eras of military service and reminds us of their sacrifice and continued service and contributions within our state, communities, and our families. View IANI at: “I Am Not Invisible” Exhibit

For any questions contact:

ODVA Women Veterans Coordinator: Jessica Bradley – (503) 576 9603 or Jessica.bradley@odva.oregon.gov Portland Thorns FC: Vinnie Simone – (503) 553-5449

Oregon Women Veteran Resource Links:

ODVA Women Veterans Program

Center for Women Veterans (CWV) (va.gov)

Note: All guests over the age of 11 will be required to provide proof of two weeks past full vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event to enter the stadium.