FINAL RESULT · September 6, 2026

Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC: September 6, 2026 NWSL Result

Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC completed their 2026 NWSL match at Providence Park on September 6, 2026. The final score was Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.

Washington Spirit Current rank #3 · Form W L D L L

2–1

Portland Thorns FC Current rank #6 · Form D W W W L

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Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Broadcast Information

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Portland Thorns FC Match Venue

Providence Park

Portland, Oregon, USA

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MATCH VIDEOS

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Match Highlights

Watch 6 available highlights from this completed NWSL match, including the match recap, goals and notable plays supplied with the final game record.

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FULL HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit

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Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Portland Thorns FC vs. Washington Spirit, 09/07/2026

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0:37

Sophia Wilson scores from the spot

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0:25

Sandy MacIver makes a nice stop

Sandy MacIver makes a great save

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0:28

Tara McKeown scores Penalty Goals vs. Portland Thorns FC

Tara McKeown scores Penalty Goals vs Portland Thorns FC

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1:01

Melissa Bethi scores in the 80'

Melissa Bethi slots in the goal for Washington Spirit

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FINAL MATCH REPORT

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Match Stats and Facts

Compare the final team numbers from this September 6, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.

Final score

Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC

Match venue

Providence Park

Formations

4-3-3 vs 4-2-3-1

Washington SpiritTeam statisticPortland Thorns FC

55.3%Possession44.7%

10Shots17

5Shots on goal7

5Corner kicks5

6Saves3

14Fouls committed14

2Yellow cards1

1Red cards0

3Offsides1

402Passes attempted322

328Passes completed252

80%Pass accuracy80%

9Tackles won13

13Interceptions6

2Blocked shots4

18Clearances22

GOALS, CARDS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Match Timeline

Follow the important moments in match order. Routine stoppages and duplicate delay notices are left out so the decisive action is easier to scan.

Kickoff
Kickoff
First Half begins.
18'
Penalty goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Washington Spirit 0. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
26'
Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
32'
Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
45'+2'
Halftime
Halftime
45'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Caiya Hanks replaces Morgan Weaver.
45'
Second half
Start 2nd Half
59'
Penalty goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Washington Spirit 1. Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.
63'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Marie Müller replaces Reilyn Turner.
73'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Andi Sullivan replaces Monique Ngock.
80'
Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Portland Thorns 1, Washington Spirit 2. Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Trinity Rodman.
84'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reyna Reyes replaces M.A. Vignola.
84'
Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Maddie Padelski replaces Carolyn Calzada.
87'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
88'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Madison Haugen replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
90'+2'
Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+3'
Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+7'
Red card · Washington Spirit
Second yellow card to Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) for a bad foul.
90'+8'
Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Élisabeth Tsé replaces Mélissa Bethi.
90'+10'
Full time
Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Washington Spirit 2.

STARTING XI & BENCH

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Lineups and Formations

See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.

AWAY TEAM

Washington Spirit Starting Lineup

4-3-3

18
Sandy MacIverG
26
Paige MetayerRB
14
Gabrielle CarleLB
8
Monique NgockCM · Subbed off
9
Tara RuddCD-R
24
Esme MorganCD-L
7
Melissa BethiRM · Subbed off
17
Hal HershfeltLM
27
Sofia CantoreF · Subbed off
19
Rosemonde KouassiRF · Subbed off
2
Trinity RodmanLF

Washington Spirit Substitutes

35
Madison HaugenSUB · Came on
5
Élisabeth TséSUB · Came on
16
Tamara BoltSUB
21
Gift MondaySUB · Came on
12
Andi SullivanSUB · Came on
28
Sara WojdelkoSUB
29
Emma Gaines-RamosSUB
31
Kaylie CollinsSUB
13
Lucia Di GuglielmoSUB

HOME TEAM

Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup

4-2-3-1

18
Mackenzie ArnoldG
4
Carolyn CalzadaRB · Subbed off
25
M.A. VignolaLB · Subbed off
20
Nina NijstadLM
16
Sam HiattCD-R
24
Jayden PerryCD-L
22
Morgan WeaverAM-R · Subbed off
21
Jessie FlemingRM
9
Sophia WilsonF
19
Pietra TordinAM
66
Reilyn TurnerAM-L · Subbed off

Portland Thorns FC Substitutes

15
Shae HarveySUB
11
Maddie PadelskiSUB · Came on
23
Marie MüllerSUB · Came on
6
Cassandra BogereSUB
41
Renee LylesSUB
2
Reyna ReyesSUB · Came on
35
Morgan MessnerSUB
7
Caiya HanksSUB · Came on
29
Mallie McKenzieSUB

KEY PLAYER NUMBERS

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Top Performers and Player Stats

These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.

Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders

Pietra Tordin

Total ShotsPietra Tordin4 · 2 SOG, 0.46 xG

Jayden Perry

Accurate PassesJayden Perry37 · 45 PASS, 0 BCC

Jessie Fleming

Defensive InterventionsJessie Fleming17 · 5 TKLW, 9 DUELW

Mackenzie Arnold

SavesMackenzie Arnold3 · 5 SOGA, 2.33 xGC

Washington Spirit Match Leaders

Sofia Cantore

Total ShotsSofia Cantore3 · 1 SOG, 0.96 xG

Esme Morgan

Accurate PassesEsme Morgan57 · 61 PASS, 0 BCC

Paige Metayer

Defensive InterventionsPaige Metayer9 · 1 TKLW, 4 DUELW

Sandy MacIver

SavesSandy MacIver6 · 7 SOGA, 1.84 xGC

PLAY-BY-PLAY

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Match Commentary

Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.

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Match ends, Portland Thorns 1, Washington Spirit 2.
90'+10'
Second Half ends, Portland Thorns 1, Washington Spirit 2.
90'+8'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Élisabeth Tsé replaces Mélissa Bethi.
90'+8'
Attempt saved. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
90'+7'
Second yellow card to Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) for a bad foul.
90'+6'
Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
90'+6'
Reyna Reyes (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+6'
Attempt blocked. Maddie Padelski (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
90'+5'
Offside, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday is caught offside.
90'+3'
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+3'
Gift Monday (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
90'+3'
Foul by Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns).
90'+2'
Attempt saved. Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
90'+2'
Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+2'
Foul by Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit).
90'+2'
Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+1'
Corner, Washington Spirit. Conceded by Maddie Padelski.
90'
Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
90'
Attempt blocked. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nina Nijstad.
88'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Madison Haugen replaces Rosemonde Kouassi.
87'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Gift Monday replaces Sofia Cantore.
85'
Attempt blocked. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paige Metayer.
85'
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
85'
Foul by Nina Nijstad (Portland Thorns).
84'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Maddie Padelski replaces Carolyn Calzada.
84'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reyna Reyes replaces M.A. Vignola.
83'
Corner, Portland Thorns. Conceded by Sandy MacIver.
83'
Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit).
82'
Foul by Gabrielle Carle (Washington Spirit).
82'
Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

MATCH-SPECIFIC GUIDE

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Result Summary

Washington Spirit won Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC away from home. The score shown here is the recorded final result; team records and positions below use the site's latest standings snapshot rather than a pre-match table.

Washington Spirit Season Context: Find the Championship and Table Rematches

Washington's published highlights include two Gotham meetings and an April home date against Kansas City, the previous season's top team in the table. Opponent filtering surfaces those dates without extra browsing.

Portland Thorns FC Season Context: Start with the Cascadia Dates

Seattle is the opponent many Portland supporters look for first. Use the team filter within this page to isolate both Reign meetings and compare the home and away venues.

How to Read This Result

The final score is fixed on this page, but current standings and recent form continue to update after later matches. Use the two team-schedule links to see what came next.

Season context was researched separately from the Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement and the Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.

SEASON SERIES

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC 2026 Head-to-Head

Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Washington Spirit has 2 wins, Portland Thorns FC has 1 win, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit on November 8, 2026.

March 13, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit

Portland Thorns FC 1–0 Washington Spirit

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September 6, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC

Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC

Providence Park

November 8, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit

Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit

Audi Field

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CURRENT TEAM SNAPSHOT

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Standings and Recent Form

These are current site values, included to help compare the teams. They should not be read as a historical snapshot from the original match date.

Washington Spirit Current Snapshot

Washington Spirit is currently #3 with 55 points from 30 matches (17 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses). Recent form: W L D L L.

Portland Thorns FC Current Snapshot

Portland Thorns FC is currently #6 with 50 points from 30 matches (14 wins, 8 draws, 8 losses). Recent form: D W W W L.

Table Position Comparison

Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 5 points between the clubs.

Washington Spirit schedule Portland Thorns FC schedule Full NWSL standings

USING THIS MATCH PAGE

How to Use This Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC Result Page

Compare the Final Match Stats

Use the side-by-side numbers to compare possession, shots, passing, discipline and defensive work without opening a separate box score.

Follow the Goals and Key Moments

The match timeline keeps goals, cards and substitutions in chronological order while removing routine delay notices.

Check Lineups and Match Highlights

Review both starting formations and available substitutes, then watch any verified postgame videos attached to this result.

MATCH QUESTIONS

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC FAQ

What was the Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC score?

The recorded final score was Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC on September 6, 2026.

Where can I watch Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC?

The current schedule lists CBS, Paramount+. Availability, subscription requirements and international rights can vary by service and location.

Where is Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC being played?

The listed venue is Providence Park, at Portland, Oregon, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.

Do Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns FC meet again in 2026?

The other listed meeting was Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit on November 8, 2026.