Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns live updates: NWSL playoffs score, highlights

The final match of the NWSL quarterfinals is set to be a blockbuster, with the Washington Spirit hosting the Portland Thorns on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The Spirit earned the right to host the match at Audi Field by finishing third in the regular season standings. Portland came in sixth place, five points back of the home side.

The game will see two of the league's biggest stars face off, with Trinity Rodman leading the Spirit against her USWNT teammate Sophia Wilson and the Thorns.

USA TODAY Sports will be live at Audi Field providing all the updates from the match.

How to watch Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns

• When: Sunday, November 8
• Where: Audi Field (Washington, D.C.)
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Channel/streaming: ABC, ESPN Deportes (Watch HERE)

NWSL playoff quarterfinal schedule

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• Nov. 6: No. 7 Utah Royals def. No. 2 San Diego Wave FC, 1-0
• Nov. 7: No. 4 Kansas City Current def. No. 5 Angel City FC, 1-0 (AET)
• Nov. 8: No. 1 Gotham FC vs. No. 8 Seattle Reign FC at 12:30 p.m. ET
• Nov. 8: No. 3 Washington Spirit vs. No. 6 Portland Thorns FC at 3 p.m. ET

NWSL final 2026 season standings

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Welcome

01:30 PM ET, November 8 2026, Seth Vertelney

Hello and welcome to USA TODAY's live coverage of today's NWSL quarterfinal between the Spirit and Thorns at Audi Field. I'm Seth Vertelney and I'll have you covered for today's marquee matchup.

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