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Washington Spirit Host Portland Thorns in NWSL Quarterfinal Showdown

Washington Spirit Host Portland Thorns in NWSL Quarterfinal Showdown
World Sports · 04:58:47 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Washington Spirit will host Portland Thorns at Audi Field on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. ET in the NWSL quarterfinal playoffs. The match will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on Fubo TV.

Key Players

Sophia Wilson returns after missing the 2025 season, finishing the 2026 regular season with 15 goals, third-most in the league behind Ashley Sanchez and Barbra Banda. Midfielder Pietra Tordin has emerged as a creative force with nine assists and eight goals, ranking third in assists. Tordin's 51 key passes include 20 directly to Wilson, forming a potent partnership.

Team Context

Washington, under coach Adrian Gonzalez, enters as favorites with odds of -105, but faces pressure to win the NWSL title after consecutive final appearances. Portland, dealing with Olivia Moultrie's injury, plays with less pressure and could be dangerous with Tordin's form and a recent U.S. national team call-up.

Odds

Washington Spirit -105; Draw +280; Portland Thorns +230.

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