Washington Spirit will host Portland Thorns at Audi Field on Sunday, November 8, in the NWSL playoff quarterfinals, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. The match will be broadcast on ABC and streamed on Fubo TV.
Thorns' Attack Led by Wilson and Tordin
Portland enters the playoffs with Sophia Wilson back in top form after missing the 2025 season. Wilson finished the 2026 regular season with 15 goals, third in the league behind Ashley Sanchez and Barbra Banda. Her partnership with 22-year-old midfielder Pietra Tordin has been pivotal: Tordin recorded nine assists and eight goals, ranking third in assists, and has 51 key passes, 20 of them directly to Wilson. Tordin's rise earned her a U.S. women's national team debut against Spain.
Spirit Under Pressure to Deliver Title
Washington, coached by Adrian Gonzalez, is favored but faces high expectations after building a squad to win the NWSL title. A failure to reach the final could put Gonzalez's position at risk. The Spirit have reached the last two NWSL finals but have shown defensive vulnerabilities that Tordin could exploit.
Match Odds and Context
Odds list Washington Spirit at -105, draw at +280, and Portland Thorns at +230. Portland, missing Olivia Moultrie to injury since 16 games in, is playing with less pressure, which could make them dangerous.
