Washington Spirit W vs Portland Thorns W Nov 15 2025 17:00 UTC

English: Washington Spirit W Dominates Portland Thorns W in NWSL Semifinals Washington, D.C. – In an exciting match held at Audi Field, the Washington Spirit W prevailed over the Portland Thorns W with a convincing victory in the NWSL semifinals. The Spirit dominated possession with 54% and demonstrated their attacking superiority, generating 16 total shots, 8 of which were on target. The first goal of the match came in the 27th minute, courtesy of G. Monday, who capitalized on an excellent assist from R.

Kouassi to put the home team ahead. Despite territorial dominance, the Spirit was unable to extend its lead in the first half, and R. Kouassi even received a yellow card in the 44th minute. In the second half, the Portland Thorns W tried to react, but encountered a solid Spirit defense.

Despite generating 10 total shots, only 3 found the opponent's net. In the 84th minute, C. Bethune sealed the match with a crucial goal, without assistance, consolidating the victory for the Washington Spirit. The Spirit showed greater aggression in attack, earning 11 corner kicks compared to the Portland Thorns W's 3.

Both teams received one yellow card throughout the match. With this result, the Washington Spirit W advances to the NWSL final, where they will seek the championship. Substitutions portland thorns w: at minute 63 K. Torpey came in and M.

Mckenzie went out., at minute 63 A. Spaanstra came in and P. Tordin went out., at minute 82 D. Castellanos came in and L.

Harbert went out., at minute 82 R. Turner came in and Daiane went out., at minute 86 S. Hiatt came in and J. Perry went out.

Substitutions washington spirit w: at minute 73 L. Santos came in and D. Abiodun went out., at minute 89 R. Kouassi came in and P.

Metayer went out., at minute 90 S. Cantore came in and T. Rodman went out. The teams lined up as follows: