Washington v Portland
2024 NWSL, Regular Season
13-2-4, 41 PTS
2
13-2-4, 41 PTS
FT
8-3-8, 27 PTS
1
8-3-8, 27 PTS
Trinity Rodman - 60'
Leicy Santos - 90'+6'
Hina Sugita - 49'
Washington Spirit edge Portland Thorns 2-1 with late goal
The Washington Spirit defeated the Portland Thorns 2-1 at Audi Field on Saturday. Leicy Santos scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to secure the victory.
Hina Sugita opened the scoring for Portland (8-3-8) in the 49th minute with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, assisted by Alexa Spaanstra. Trinity Rodman tied it for Washington (13-2-4) in the 60th minute with a shot following a fast break, assisted by Ashley Hatch.
Rodman also had an assist on Santos' game winner.
Goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury made seven saves for Washington.
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Game Information
Audi Field
12:30 AM, 8 September 2024
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Attendance: 14,306
- Referees:
- Greg Dopka
NWSL Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Thorns FC | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +6 | 19 |
| Washington Spirit | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +9 | 18 |
| San Diego Wave FC | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | +4 | 18 |
| Utah Royals | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +6 | 17 |
| Gotham FC | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| Kansas City Current | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 12 |
| Orlando Pride | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Seattle Reign FC | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 |
| Houston Dash | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| Bay FC | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 10 |
| Angel City FC | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | +3 | 9 |
| Denver Summit FC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 9 |
| North Carolina Courage | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 |
| Boston Legacy FC | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 8 |
| Racing Louisville FC | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| Chicago Stars FC | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -14 | 6 |
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