Olivia Moultrie's Postgame Rituals: From Music to Recovery, a Peek into the Life of the Youngest Portland Thorns Player
The upcoming 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season is set to begin with a match between the Portland Thorns and Washington Spirit, and Olivia Moultrie, the youngest player on the team, is eager to reunite with her teammates and continue building on their previous season's success. With the addition of two new teams, Boston Legacy and Denver Summit, Moultrie is excited to explore new markets and engage with fans, a postgame ritual she values deeply.
After expressing gratitude to the fans following each game, Moultrie follows a routine that includes showering, changing, and blasting music on her drive home to unwind. Her postgame playlist varies depending on the game's outcome, with upbeat tunes like Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” for wins and more introspective tracks for losses. Once home, she debriefs with her family, enjoys dinner, and relaxes before bedtime.
Moultrie's postgame cravings range from cold drinks in hot climates to comfort food like yogurt bowls or Domino's pizza at home. As a Red Bull athlete, she favors the winter edition Fuji apple flavor of the drink and always keeps gum in her gym bag for a quick sweet treat postgame. Her recovery rituals include sauna sessions, Epsom salt baths, Normatec boots, and ice baths to help her body recover after intense matches.
In her downtime, Moultrie enjoys reading the Heavenly Bodies series and sometimes rewatches games to analyze her performance and identify areas for improvement. This process allows her to relax and switch off mentally, especially before celebrating a big win with her team.