Washington Defeats Portland to Reach NWSL Final

Washington 2-0 Portland (Nov 15, 2025) Game Analysis – ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation ESPN NFL NFL NBA NBA MLB MLB NCAAF NCAAF NHL NHL Soccer Soccer WNBA WNBA More Sports More Sports Watch Watch Bet ESPN BET Fantasy Fantasy Where to Watch Search Washington v Portland 2025 NWSL, Playoffs – Semifinals Washington Spirit Washington WAS 2 FT Portland Thorns FC Portland POR 0 Gift Monday – 27' Croix Bethune – 83' Summary Report Commentary Statistics Line-Ups Videos Washington beats Portland to head back to NWSL final By ESPN Updated: Nov 15, 2025, 02:35 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email The Washington Spirit are heading back to the NWSL Championship after beating the Portland Thorns 2-0 at Audi Field on Saturday. Gift Monday found the net for the Spirit for the second playoff game in succession in the first half before Croix Bethune made sure of the victory late on. – Source: Rodman’s future in doubt amid NWSL talks Washington now has a chance to avenge its loss to Orlando Pride in last year’s final. Adrián González’s team will play the winner of Sunday’s second semifinal between Orlando and Gotham FC in the championship game in a week’s time. The Spirit’s win was made all the sweeter by the return of star forward Trinity Rodman . The United States international, who had been out for a month with a knee injury and was an unused substitute in last week’s quarterfinal, came on from the bench in the 90th minute to a rapturous ovation from the crowd of 19,365 at Audi Field. The opening goal Saturday arrived in the 27th minute and was thrillingly created by Rosemonde Kouassi . The Ivory Coast international surged down the right wing from deep inside her own half, all the way into the Thorns penalty area before unselfishly squaring the ball for Monday to finish into an unguarded net. Sofia Cantore missed a chance to double the home side’s lead when she hit the post from close range midway through the second half. But it was not to matter for Washington, as U.S. international Bethune seized on a loose back pass and ran clear through on goal to seal a place in the final. The Spirit, the No. 2 seed, reached the semifinals after ousting Racing Louisville in a penalty shootout. It remains unbeaten through six home playoff games after defeating a Portland team that was competing in a record 10th NWSL semifinal. Game Information Audi Field 12:00 PM , November 15, 2025 Coverage : CBS/Paramount+ Washington, District of Columbia , USA Attendance : 19,365 Referees : Brad Jensen NWSL News Source: Rodman's Spirit future in doubt amid talks with NWSL Trinity Rodman's future with the Washington Spirit — and in the NWSL — is uncertain as she entertains more lucrative offers from abroad, meaning Saturday's NWSL semifinal at Audi Field could potentially be her last home game for the Spirit. The Spirit head to the NWSL finals after win over the Thorns The Spirit head to the NWSL finals after win over the Thorns Washington beats Portland to head back to NWSL final The Washington Spirt are heading back to the NWSL Championship after beating the Portland Thorns 2-0 at Audi Field on Saturday. All NWSL News Terms of Use Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads EU Privacy Rights Cookie Policy Manage Privacy Preferences © ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.