Portland Thorns 1-2 Washington Spirit
Updated
Washington Spirit won: Portland Thorns 1-2 Washington Spirit in the NWSL (Round 20) on Sun, 6 Sept 2026 at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon. Portland Thorns goals: Sophia Wilson 18' (pen). Washington Spirit goals: Tara McKeown 59' (pen), Mélissa Bethi 80'. Sent off: Andi Sullivan (90'). Expected goals: 1.82-2.47. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Jessie Fleming (8.2).
Match report
Washington Spirit beat Portland Thorns 2-1
Washington Spirit came from behind to beat Portland Thorns 2-1 away from home at Providence Park on Sunday 6 September in NWSL.
Sophia Wilson put Portland Thorns ahead from the penalty spot on 18' (1-0), Tara McKeown levelled for Washington Spirit from the penalty spot on 59' (1-1) and Mélissa Bethi restored Washington Spirit's lead on 80' (1-2).
Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit) was sent off on 90+7'.
Portland Thorns had 45% of the ball, shots were 17-12 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.82-2.47.
Jessie Fleming (Portland Thorns) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 19,065. Referee: Cristian Campo Hernández.
Match stats
| Portland Thorns | Washington Spirit | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.82 | 2.47 |
| Total shots | 17 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 22 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 255 (78%) | 330 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total shots | 17 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 7 |
Lineups
Portland Thorns (4-2-3-1): Mackenzie Arnold, Carolyn Calzada, Samantha Hiatt, Jayden Perry, Mary Alice Vignola, Jessie Fleming, Nina Nijstad, Morgan Weaver, Pietra Tordin, Reilyn Turner, Sophia Wilson
Washington Spirit (4-3-3): Sandy MacIver, Paige Metayer, Tara McKeown, Esme Morgan, Gabrielle Carle, Mélissa Bethi, Monique Ngock, Hal Hershfelt, Rosemonde Kouassi, Sofia Cantore, Trinity Rodman
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Sophia Wilson (Portland Thorns)
- 26' · Yellow card · Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit)
- 32' · Yellow card · Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit)
- 46' · Substitution · Caiya Hanks for Morgan Weaver (Portland Thorns)
- 59' · Goal · Tara McKeown (Washington Spirit)
- 63' · Substitution · Marie Müller for Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns)
- 73' · Substitution · Andi Sullivan for Monique Ngock (Washington Spirit)
- 80' · Goal · Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit)
- 84' · Substitution · Reyna Reyes for Mary Alice Vignola (Portland Thorns)
- 84' · Substitution · Maddie Padelski for Carolyn Calzada (Portland Thorns)
- 87' · Substitution · Gift Monday for Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit)
- 88' · Substitution · Madison Haugen for Rosemonde Kouassi (Washington Spirit)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns)
- 90'+7 · Red card · Andi Sullivan (Washington Spirit)
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Élisabeth Tsé for Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit)
All-time head-to-head
Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit?
Washington Spirit won, 1-2 (NWSL) on Sun, 6 Sept 2026.
When and where is Portland Thorns vs Washington Spirit?
Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 20:00 UTC at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, NWSL.