
The Washington Spirit and the Portland Timbers will face off in the 2025 NWSL semifinals at Audi Field today. It is the closest matchup in the knockout stage of the NWSL this year due to the standings of both teams.
The Washington Spirit finished second in the 2025 NWSL regular season with 44 points after 26 matches played. Their record was 12 wins, eight draws, and six losses.
The Portland Thorns finished third with 40 points and had a record of 11 wins, seven draws, and eight losses.
The Washington Spirit reached the semifinals after beating Racing Louisville 3-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time. Trinity Rodman was on the bench, but she never came on.
It was her first time back in the squad after her MCL injury last month. Rodman is expected to be part of the squad today and is likely to play against the Portland Thorns.
The Portland Thorns reached the semifinals after beating San Diego Wave FC 1-0 after extra time, after Reilyn Turner scored in the 94th minute during extra time.
The Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns NWSL semifinals will kick off at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT in the United States. The match starts at 12 p.m. local time in Washington, D.C. at Audi Field.
The match will be available to watch across TV Channels and through streaming services in the U.S.
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