Washington Spirit Dominates Portland Thorns 4-1 in NWSL Playoff Quarterfinal
The Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 4-1 in an NWSL playoff quarterfinal match, with Trinity Rodman scoring twice for the Spirit and eliminating the Thorns from semifinal contention.
Portland, OR, November 8, 2026 — The Washington Spirit secured a decisive victory over the Portland Thorns, winning the NWSL playoff quarterfinal match with a final score of 4-1. The win eliminates the Portland Thorns from contention for the semifinals, advancing the Spirit in the tournament.
A key performance for the Washington Spirit came from forward Trinity Rodman, who scored two goals during the match. Her contributions were pivotal in establishing the Spirit’s lead and ultimately securing the win.
The match concluded the playoff run for the Portland Thorns, who were unable to advance to the semifinal round after this quarterfinal defeat. The specific details regarding the timeline of goals, other scorers, or any specific incidents within the match beyond the final score and Rodman’s two goals were not provided in the summary.
The Washington Spirit will advance based on this result, while the Portland Thorns’ season in the NWSL playoffs has concluded. Further details on the remaining playoff matchups or the Spirit’s next opponent were not included in the provided information.
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