Washington Spirit to Face Portland Thorns in NWSL Semifinal Showdown: Viewing Details
The Washington Spirit are set to face the Portland Thorns in a highly anticipated NWSL semifinal match. This clash follows their triumphant quarterfinal victory over Racing Louisville FC, where the Spirit claimed a decisive penalty shootout win.
Upcoming Match Details
The semifinal showdown between the Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns is scheduled for Saturday, November 15, at noon ET. The match will take place at Audi Field in Washington, D.C.
Match Viewing Information
- Date: Saturday, November 15
- Time: 12:00 p.m. ET (9:00 a.m. PT)
- Location: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
- TV Broadcast: CBS
- Streaming Options: Paramount+, Fubo
Washington Spirit’s Path to Semifinals
In the quarterfinals, the Spirit, seeded second, faced the seventh seed, Racing Louisville FC. The match ended in a dramatic fashion, with both teams battling to a scoreless draw in extra time. The Spirit advanced after winning the penalty shootout 3-1, largely due to the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury.
Notably, the Spirit played without star forward Trinity Rodman, who is recovering from a Grade 1 MCL sprain in her right knee. Rodman has been listed as questionable but is making strides in her recovery. Coach Adrián González praised her dedication, stating she is working hard to return to the pitch.
Previous Encounter
These two teams faced off earlier in the season on August 3, where Trinity Rodman made headlines by scoring the game-winning goal in stoppage time, leading the Spirit to a 2-1 victory over the Thorns.
The upcoming semifinal promises to be an exciting matchup, as both teams seek a spot in the NWSL championship. Fans can look forward to a thrilling game at Audi Field.
