NWSL Championship Preview: Washington Spirit vs. Portland Thorns

WASHINGTON (Interstat) — The Washington Spirit and Portland Thorns will meet for the National Women’s Soccer League championship on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Audi Field in a clash of two evenly matched clubs.

The Thorns (14-10-8) enter the final after a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave on Nov. 9, extending their unbeaten run to four matches. Portland has won three of those contests, showcasing strong form heading into the title match.

The Spirit (13-7-8) look to rebound from a 1-0 road loss to the Utah Royals on Nov. 2, which snapped a three-match unbeaten streak. Washington has been formidable at home, with their most recent result at Audi Field being a 2-1 victory over these same Thorns on Aug. 3.

The season series between the clubs is split. After Portland earned a 2-0 home win on June 15, the Spirit returned the favor with their August victory. The Interstat game simulator projects a 1-1 draw, suggesting a tightly contested match likely to be decided by a single moment of brilliance.

With nearly identical records and a recent head-to-head split, the championship is poised to be a dramatic conclusion to the NWSL season.