Portland Thorns FC vs Washington Spirit: 1–2
Washington Spirit beat Portland Thorns FC 2–1 in the NWSL on Sunday, 6 September 2026 at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, USA.
- Competition: NWSL (2026 NWSL, Regular Season)
- Kick-off: Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 20:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Teams: Portland Thorns FC (home), Washington Spirit (away)
Goals
- 18' — Sophia Wilson (penalty) (Portland Thorns FC)
- 59' — Tara Rudd (penalty) (Washington Spirit)
- 80' — Melissa Bethi (Washington Spirit), assist Trinity Rodman
Red cards
- 90'+7' — Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Portland Thorns FC | Washington Spirit |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Fouls | 14 | 14 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Portland Thorns FC (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold (G), Jayden Perry (CD-L), Sam Hiatt (CD-R), M.A. Vignola (LB), Carolyn Calzada (RB), Pietra Tordin (AM), Nina Nijstad (LM), Jessie Fleming (RM), Sophia Wilson (F), Reilyn Turner (AM-L), Morgan Weaver (AM-R).
Washington Spirit (4-3-3): Sandy MacIver (G), Esme Morgan (CD-L), Tara Rudd (CD-R), Gabrielle Carle (LB), Paige Metayer (RB), Monique Ngock (CM), Hal Hershfelt (LM), Melissa Bethi (RM), Sofia Cantore (F), Trinity Rodman (LF), Rosemonde Kouassi (RF).