Washington Spirit will host Portland Thorns FC in a quarterfinal match of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League Playoffs, presented by Google Pixel, on Sunday, November 8, at 3 p.m. EST at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The match will air on ABC.
Washington Spirit secured the third overall seed with a 2-0 home win over Chicago Stars FC. Portland Thorns FC finished sixth and will face Washington Spirit in the opening round of the postseason.
Washington Spirit finished with 55 points
Washington Spirit completed the 2026 regular season with a 17-9-4 record and 55 points. The club has finished in the top three of the National Women’s Soccer League table each season since 2024.
The quarterfinal will begin Washington Spirit’s third consecutive postseason run in front of a home crowd at Audi Field. The club is seeking its second NWSL Championship later in November in Washington, D.C.
Audi Field set for another playoff match
Washington Spirit has sold out four home playoff matches across the past two seasons, with a combined 77,160 fans attending. The club plays its home matches at Audi Field in Buzzard Point.
Tickets for the quarterfinal are available through the Washington Spirit ticket page.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Washington Spirit earned a home quarterfinal after securing the third overall seed and finishing the regular season with 55 points. The November 8 matchup will bring sixth-place Portland Thorns FC to Audi Field, with national coverage on ABC.
Source: Original report
