Portland Thorns W vs San Diego Wave W Nov 09 2025 20:00 UTC

English: Thrilling Victory for Portland Thorns W in Quarter-Finals Against San Diego Wave W Portland, USA – In a hard-fought and tense match, Portland Thorns W managed to overcome San Diego Wave W in the NWSL Women's quarter-finals, held at Providence Park. The match, played on November 9, 2025, ended with a dramatic victory in extra time. Despite San Diego Wave W dominating possession with 60% compared to Portland's 40%, the game remained balanced in terms of scoring opportunities. Both teams took 19 shots, although Portland managed to connect 6 of them on target, while San Diego only 4.

The first half of the match was characterized by physical play, with yellow cards for K. Torpey of Portland Thorns W in the 45th minute and P. Morroni of San Diego Wave W in the 48th minute. Regular time passed without goals, taking the match to extra time.

The decisive moment came in the 94th minute, when R. Turner, assisted by O. Moultrie, scored the goal that gave Portland Thorns W the victory, unleashing euphoria at Providence Park. The match continued intensely until the end, with more yellow cards for O.

Moultrie of Portland Thorns W in the 90th minute and A. Leon of San Diego Wave W in the 120th minute. While San Diego Wave W had more corners (9 against 5), Portland Thorns W managed to defend their lead and secure their passage to the next round. The home team committed 8 fouls, while San Diego Wave W incurred 14.

The victory, although hard-fought, confirms the strength of Portland Thorns W this NWSL Women season. Substitutions portland thorns w: at minute 61 K. Torpey came in and M. Mckenzie went out., at minute 82 A.

Spaanstra came in and P. Tordin went out., at minute 113 D. Castellanos came in and Daiane went out. Substitutions san diego wave w: at minute 84 K.

Ascanio came in and A. Leon went out., at minute 90 G. Corley came in and J. Fusco went out., at minute 102 K.

McNabb came in and T. Armstrong went out., at minute 102 Dudinha came in and T. Byars went out., at minute 102 H. Lundkvist came in and Q.

McMahon went out., at minute 105 D. Cascarino came in and M. Robbe went out. The teams lined up as follows: