Rodman runs riot as Spirit rout Thorns in NWSL quarterfinals
Trinity Rodman scored twice as the Washington Spirit overwhelmed Portland Thorns FC 4-1 on Sunday in the quarterfinals of the NWSL playoffs.
NWSL
FULL TIME
- Melissa Bethi 6'
- Clara Luvanga 34'
- Trinity Rodman 35'
- Trinity Rodman 58'
- Pietra Tordin 51'
Audi Field · 19,215 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Chicago Stars FC | W 2-0 | NWSL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Kansas City Current | L 1-2 | NWSL |
| 10/17/26 | vs Gotham FC | W 1-0 | NWSL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Houston Dash | W 3-2 | NWSL |
| 9/26/26 | vs Angel City FC | L 0-1 | NWSL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Red Card 88'
Second yellow card to Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) for a bad foul.
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Substitution 87'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Leicy Santos.
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Substitution 87'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
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Yellow Card 82'
Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 77'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Mélissa Bethi.
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Substitution 73'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Sam Hiatt replaces Isabella Obaze.
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Substitution 68'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution 67'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Ashley Hatch replaces Clara Luvanga.
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Yellow Card 62'
Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 58'
Goal! Washington Spirit 4, Portland Thorns 1. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Clara Luvanga following a fast break.
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Goal 51'
Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 1. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jessie Fleming with a cross following a corner.
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Substitution 51'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Nina Nijstad.
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Yellow Card 47'
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 38'
Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns FC) Substitution at 38'
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Substitution 38'
M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns FC) Substitution at 38'
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Substitution 38'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reilyn Turner replaces Marie Müller.
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Goal 35'
Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Clara Luvanga following a fast break.
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Goal 34'
Goal! Washington Spirit 2, Portland Thorns 0. Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
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Goal 6'
Goal! Washington Spirit 1, Portland Thorns 0. Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Trinity Rodman.
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End Regular Time 90'+4'
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Red Card 88'
Second yellow card to Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) for a bad foul.
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Substitution 87'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Claudia Martínez replaces Leicy Santos.
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Substitution 87'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Paige Metayer replaces Lucia Di Guglielmo.
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Yellow Card 82'
Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Substitution 77'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Monique Ngock replaces Mélissa Bethi.
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End Delay 73'
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End Delay 73'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Start Delay 73'
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Start Delay 73'
Delay in match because of an injury Caiya Hanks (Portland Thorns).
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Substitution 73'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Sam Hiatt replaces Isabella Obaze.
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Substitution 68'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Rosemonde Kouassi replaces Sofia Cantore.
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Substitution 67'
Substitution, Washington Spirit. Ashley Hatch replaces Clara Luvanga.
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Yellow Card 62'
Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Goal 58'
Goal! Washington Spirit 4, Portland Thorns 1. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Clara Luvanga following a fast break.
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Goal 51'
Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 1. Pietra Tordin (Portland Thorns) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jessie Fleming with a cross following a corner.
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Substitution 51'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Morgan Weaver replaces Nina Nijstad.
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Yellow Card 47'
Jayden Perry (Portland Thorns) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Start 2nd Half 45'
Second Half begins Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0.
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Halftime 45'+6'
First Half ends, Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0.
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Substitution 38'
Reilyn Turner (Portland Thorns FC) Substitution at 38'
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Substitution 38'
M.A. Vignola (Portland Thorns FC) Substitution at 38'
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Substitution 38'
Substitution, Portland Thorns. Reilyn Turner replaces Marie Müller.
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Goal 35'
Goal! Washington Spirit 3, Portland Thorns 0. Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Clara Luvanga following a fast break.
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Goal 34'
Goal! Washington Spirit 2, Portland Thorns 0. Clara Luvanga (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
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End Delay 14'
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End Delay 14'
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
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Start Delay 10'
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Start Delay 10'
Delay in match because of an injury Mackenzie Arnold (Portland Thorns).
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Goal 6'
Goal! Washington Spirit 1, Portland Thorns 0. Mélissa Bethi (Washington Spirit) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Trinity Rodman.
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Kickoff
First Half begins.
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
POR
WAS
14
Fouls
13
0
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Offsides
2
3
Corner Kicks
4
1
Saves
6
41
Possession
59
11
SHOTS
16
7
ON GOAL
5
60
On Target %
30
0
Penalty Goals
0
0
Penalty Kicks Taken
0
202
Accurate Passes
346
299
Passes
439
70
Pass Completion %
80
2
Accurate Crosses
2
8
Crosses
13
30
Cross %
20
51
Long Balls
62
15
Accurate Long Balls
29
30
Long Balls %
50
3
Blocked Shots
4
11
Effective Tackles
11
14
Tackles
14
80
Tackle %
80
13
Interceptions
4
19
Effective Clearances
11
19
Clearances
11
Highlights
Head to Head
Lineups
ConfirmedWAS · 4-1-4-1
Sandy MacIverG186 saves
Esme MorganCD-L24 yellow card
Tara RuddCD-R92 shots
Andi SullivanDM121 shot on target1 shot
Gabrielle CarleLB141 shot
Lucia Di GuglielmoRB131 shot
Leicy SantosCM-L101 shot
Melissa BethiCM-R71 shot on target1 goal1 shot
Trinity RodmanLM21 assist2 shots on target2 goals5 shots
Sofia CantoreRM271 shot
Clara LuvangaF25 yellow card2 assists1 shot on target1 goal3 shots
Substitutes
Madison HaugenSUB35
Paige MetayerSUB26
Élisabeth TséSUB5
Ashley HatchSUB33
Sara WojdelkoSUB28
Rosemonde KouassiSUB19
Tamara BoltSUB16
Claudia MartínezSUB11
Monique NgockSUB8
POR · 4-4-2
Mackenzie ArnoldG181 save
Jayden PerryCD-L24 red card
Isabella ObazeCD-R5
Reyna ReyesLB2
Carolyn CalzadaRB4
Jessie FlemingCM-L211 assist
Nina NijstadCM-R20
Caiya HanksLM71 shot on target1 shot
Marie MüllerRM23
Sophia WilsonCF-L93 shots on target5 shots
Pietra TordinCF-R192 shots on target1 goal3 shots
Substitutes
Renee LylesSUB41
Morgan MessnerSUB35
Reilyn TurnerSUB66
M.A. VignolaSUB25
Shae HarveySUB15
Sam HiattSUB16
Cassandra BogereSUB6
Valerin LoboaSUB88
Morgan WeaverSUB221 shot on target2 shots
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