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Open source video →Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit: November 8, 2026 NWSL Result
Portland Thorns FC and Washington Spirit completed their 2026 NWSL match at Audi Field on November 8, 2026. The final score was Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit. This page keeps the result, viewing information, current table snapshot and the other 2026 meeting together.
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Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit Broadcast Information
ABCUnited States · Unknown
ESPN UnlmtdUnited States · Tv package
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Washington Spirit Match Venue
Audi Field
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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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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Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC - Game Highlights
Watch the Game Highlights from Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns FC, 11/09/2026
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Melissa Bethi scores in the 6'
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Sandy MacIver makes a great save
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Clara Luvanga scores goal for Washington Spirit
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Pietra Tordin finds the back of the net for Portland Thorns FC
Open source video →Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit Match Stats and Facts
Compare the final team numbers from this November 8, 2026 NWSL match, then jump to the goals, cards, substitutions, lineups and player leaders.
Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
19,215
4-4-2 vs 4-1-4-1
Portland Thorns FCTeam statisticWashington Spirit
41%Possession59%
11Shots16
7Shots on goal5
3Corner kicks4
1Saves6
14Fouls committed13
0Yellow cards2
1Red cards0
0Offsides2
299Passes attempted439
202Passes completed346
70%Pass accuracy80%
11Tackles won11
13Interceptions4
3Blocked shots4
19Clearances11
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit 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.
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
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Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Washington Spirit 1, Portland Thorns 0. Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Trinity Rodman.
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Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Washington Spirit 2, Portland Thorns 0. Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
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Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Clara Luvanga following a fast break.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reilyn Turner replaces Marie Müller.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns FC) Substitution at 38'
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns FC) Substitution at 38'
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Halftime
First Half ends, Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0.
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Second half
Second Half begins Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0.
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Yellow card · Portland Thorns FC
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Nina Nijstad.
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Goal · Portland Thorns FC
Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 1. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jessie Fleming with a cross following a corner.
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Goal · Washington Spirit
Goal! Washington Spirit 4, Portland Thorns 1. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Clara Luvanga following a fast break.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Ashley Hatch replaces Clara Luvanga.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution · Portland Thorns FC
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Sam Hiatt replaces Isabella Obaze.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Mélissa Bethi.
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Yellow card · Washington Spirit
Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
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Substitution · Washington Spirit
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Leicy Santos.
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Red card · Portland Thorns FC
Second yellow card to Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) for a bad foul.
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Full time
End Regular Time
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit Lineups and Formations
See both starting lineups, listed positions and available substitutes from the final match record.
AWAY TEAM
4-4-2Portland Thorns FC Starting Lineup
- 18Mackenzie ArnoldG
- 4Carolyn CalzadaRB · Subbed off
- 2Reyna ReyesLB
- 20Nina NijstadCM-R · Subbed off
- 5Isabella ObazeCD-R · Subbed off
- 24Jayden PerryCD-L
- 23Marie MüllerRM · Subbed off
- 21Jessie FlemingCM-L
- 9Sophia WilsonCF-L
- 19Pietra TordinCF-R
- 7Caiya HanksLM
Portland Thorns FC Substitutes
- 41Renee LylesSUB
- 35Morgan MessnerSUB
- 66Reilyn TurnerSUB · Came on
- 25M.A. VignolaSUB · Came on
- 15Shae HarveySUB
- 16Sam HiattSUB · Came on
- 6Cassandra BogereSUB
- 88Valerin LoboaSUB
- 22Morgan WeaverSUB · Came on
HOME TEAM
4-1-4-1Washington Spirit Starting Lineup
- 18Sandy MacIverG
- 13Lucia Di GuglielmoRB · Subbed off
- 14Gabrielle CarleLB
- 12Andi SullivanDM
- 9Tara RuddCD-R
- 24Esme MorganCD-L
- 27Sofia CantoreRM · Subbed off
- 7Melissa BethiCM-R · Subbed off
- 25Clara LuvangaF · Subbed off
- 10Leicy SantosCM-L · Subbed off
- 2Trinity RodmanLM
Washington Spirit Substitutes
- 35Madison HaugenSUB
- 26Paige MetayerSUB · Came on
- 5Élisabeth TséSUB
- 33Ashley HatchSUB · Came on
- 28Sara WojdelkoSUB
- 19Rosemonde KouassiSUB · Came on
- 16Tamara BoltSUB
- 11Claudia MartínezSUB · Came on
- 8Monique NgockSUB · Came on
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit Top Performers and Player Stats
These leaders highlight the players who topped their team in shooting, passing, defending or goalkeeping during this match.
Washington Spirit Match Leaders
Total ShotsTrinity Rodman5 · 2 SOG, 0.99 xG
Accurate PassesEsme Morgan45 · 53 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsTrinity Rodman10 · 3 TKL, 8 DUELW
SavesSandy MacIver6 · 7 SOGA, 0.89 xGC
Portland Thorns FC Match Leaders
Total ShotsSophia Wilson5 · 3 SOG, 0.20 xG
Accurate PassesJayden Perry34 · 52 PASS, 0 BCC
Defensive InterventionsJessie Fleming10 · 1 TKL, 3 DUELW
SavesMackenzie Arnold1 · 5 SOGA, 2.38 xGC
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit Match Commentary
Review the latest recorded match updates, shown from the final whistle backward for faster postgame reading.
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit Result Summary
Washington Spirit won Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit at 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.
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.
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.
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 Portland Thorns 2026 schedule announcement and the Washington Spirit 2026 schedule announcement. Live schedule data and the recorded result take priority over release-day details.
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit 2026 Head-to-Head
Across completed 2026 meetings currently in the schedule, Portland Thorns FC has 1 win, Washington Spirit has 2 wins, and 0 finished level. The other listed meeting was Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC on September 6, 2026.
March 13, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC 1–0 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Open the other meeting →September 6, 2026: Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC
Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC
Providence Park
Open the other meeting →November 8, 2026: Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit
Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit
Audi Field
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit 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.
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: W W D L D.
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 W W L.
Table Position Comparison
Washington Spirit has the higher current points total, with a gap of 5 points between the clubs.
How to Use This Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit 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.
Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit FAQ
What was the Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit score?
The recorded final score was Portland Thorns FC 1–4 Washington Spirit on November 8, 2026.
Where can I watch Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit?
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Where is Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit being played?
The listed venue is Audi Field, at Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Check the venue line again before traveling.
Do Portland Thorns FC and Washington Spirit meet again in 2026?
The other listed meeting was Washington Spirit 2–1 Portland Thorns FC on September 6, 2026.
Show latest 30 of 115 commentary updates
Match ends, Washington Spirit 4, Portland Thorns 1.
Second Half ends, Washington Spirit 4, Portland Thorns 1.
Ashley Hatch (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns).
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt missed. Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.
Second yellow card to Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) for a bad foul.
Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns).
Foul by Tara Rudd (Washington Spirit).
Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Leicy Santos.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Jayden Perry.
Attempt saved. Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
Attempt missed. Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is just a bit too high. Assisted by Rosemonde Kouassi.
Leicy Santos (Washington Spirit) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns).
Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit).
Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Offside, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi is caught offside.
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Mélissa Bethi.
Attempt missed. Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jessie Fleming.
Attempt saved. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Sophia Wilson.
Attempt saved. Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sandy MacIver (Washington Spirit). Assisted by Sam Hiatt.
Foul by Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit).
M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns).