The Washington Spirit will host the Portland Thorns on Saturday afternoon in NWSL action.
On Saturday afternoon, Portland Thorns FC will travel to Audi Field to take on the Washington Spirit in an NWSL match as the teams look to improve their positions in the standings. The Thorns bring a record of 8-3-7 into Saturday’s game for a total of 27 points which puts them in sixth place in the NWSL standings. The team’s last time on the pitch resulted in a 3-1 win over Club América in the group stage of the CONCACAF Women’s Champions Cup. Canadian legend Christine Sinclair scored twice for Portland in the first half to take a 2-0 lead into the break. Reilyn Turner netted the Thorns’ third goal in the 51st minute to add some insurance. América countered two minutes later, but the damage was already done and Portland took the win. Portland now sits in second place in the Group B standings with three points.
How to Watch Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns FC:
Date: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
TV Channel:Â CBS
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Washington has been on a hot streak all season and have won three of its last four games which has helped to move the team into second place in the standings with a record of 12-2-4 for a total of 38 points. A win today would move the Spirit within three points of the league-leading Orlando Pride. The team’s most recent game resulted in a 1-1 draw against the San Diego Wave. The Spirit jumped out to a 1-0 lead due to a San Diego own goal in the 30th minute and held on to that lead until the 68th minute. Despite multiple opportunities in the final 20 minutes of play, Washington was unable to score the go-ahead goal and had to settle for one point as a result.
Washington and Portland last met in April and the resulted in a 1-1 draw. Both teams are evenly matched and today’s result could go to either team. Tune in at 12:30 p.m. to catch the action.
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