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Portland Thorns vs Washington

2026-09-06 · National Women's Soccer League · KO 20:00 · Page generated 2026-11-04

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Portland Thorns

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Washington

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Statistics (Last 10 Matches)

Portland Thorns

W
5
D
2
L
3
Scored
1.0
Conceded
0.9

Washington

W
5
D
3
L
2
Scored
1.6
Conceded
0.8

Head to Head

Washington Spirit0 - 1Portland Thorns
Washington Spirit2 - 0Portland Thorns
Washington Spirit2 - 1Portland Thorns
Portland Thorns2 - 0Washington Spirit
Washington Spirit2 - 1Portland Thorns

Match Summary

Both teams arrive with identical recent records, each winning 4 of their last 5 matches, setting up what promises to be a closely contested encounter. Defensively, Portland Thorns has conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game while Washington has shipped 0.8, keeping things competitive at both ends. Their head-to-head history shows Portland Thorns winning 6, Washington winning 2, and 2 draws in their last 10 meetings. Expect a competitive match with the potential for a share of the spoils.

What to Expect

Matchup outlook

  • There is no points gap in the listed form: Portland Thorns and Washington have each taken 12 from their last 5 results. The recent sequence therefore offers little reason to separate them on form alone.
  • Using each side’s last-ten-match scoring and conceding averages, a cross-check against the opponent’s defense gives a descriptive baseline of about 0.9 for Portland Thorns and 1.3 for Washington (2.1 combined). The rates point to a fairly balanced scoring setup. This is a comparison of past averages, not a score forecast.
  • The scoring picture is mixed rather than one-sided: one attack has produced more, but the rates do not point to a clear high- or low-scoring game on their own.

Evidence and Caveats

What supports the read

  • Both teams have the same points return in the displayed form (4-0-1 for Portland Thorns; 4-0-1 for Washington).
  • Washington have the better last-ten goal balance (0.8 per match against 0.1 for Portland Thorns), combining scoring and defensive output rather than looking at wins in isolation.
  • Washington have been the more productive attack in the last-ten sample (1.6 goals per match against 1.0 for Portland Thorns).

What could change it

  • Head-to-head results are useful context, but the list does not show when those matches were played; older meetings may say little about the current squads.
  • These are team-level averages, not a tactical or lineup report. They do not account for opponent strength, confirmed starters, injuries, venue conditions, or how each team performed home and away.

Players to Watch and Team News

No current player scoring data is available for this exact fixture and date. Injury and suspension status is not verified, so no absence claims are made.

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