How to watch today's Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns NWSL game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The NWSL spotlight shines on Sunday afternoon as Ashley Hatch and the Washington Spirit gear up to host Reilyn Turner and the Portland Thorns FC at Audi Field. 

This is more than just another match—Washington is out for payback after falling 2-0 in Portland back on June 15, when Turner and Pietra Tordin found the back of the net. Hatch leads the Spirit with six goals this season, while Turner is Portland's top scorer with four.

The Spirit head into this rematch riding high after snapping their home struggles with a 3-1 win over North Carolina Courage last weekend. Courtney Brown, Brittany Ratcliffe, and Gift Monday were all on target as Washington not only picked up three points but also became the first home side to win in this fixture in nearly four years. That victory launched the Spirit into a tie for second place on the league table alongside Orlando Pride, leapfrogging San Diego Wave FC in the process.

On the flip side, the Thorns find themselves in uncharted territory, seventh place and clinging to a playoff spot by a single point. That said, they've found their groove recently. After managing just one win in their first five outings, Portland has earned three victories from their last six matches, collecting 11 of a possible 18 points.

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How to watch Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns online - TV channels & live streams

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Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns kick-off time

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Washington Spirit will welcome Portland Thorns FC to Audi Field this Sunday, August 3, with kickoff set for 12:30 pm ET or 9:30 am PT.

Team news & squads

Washington Spirit vs Portland Thorns lineups

Washington Spirit

4-3-3

Formation

4-3-3

POT

1

A. Kingsbury

24

E. Morgan

6

K. Wiesner

9

T. McKeown

4

R. Bernal

5

N. Miura

14

G. Carle

17

H. Hershfelt

21

G. Monday

19

R. Kouassi

7

C. Bethune

18

M. Arnold

20

K. Torpey

16

S. Hiatt

2

R. Reyes

5

I. Obaze

21

J. Fleming

17

S. Coffey

8

H. Sugita

66

R. Turner

13

O. Moultrie

26

M. Alidou D'Anjou

4-3-3

POT

WAS

-Line up

• 1

  A. Kingsbury

• 24

  E. Morgan

  41’

• 6

  K. Wiesner

  61’

• 9

  T. McKeown

• 4

  R. Bernal

• 5

  N. Miura

  87’

• 14

  G. Carle

  87’

• 17

  H. Hershfelt

• 21

  G. Monday

  18’

• 19

  R. Kouassi

  18’

  76’

• 7

  C. Bethune

  10’

  90’ + 2’

Substitutes

• 8

  M. Morris

  87’

• 13

  B. Ratcliffe

• 25

  K. Sylla

• 22

  H. Stainbrook

  87’

• 2

  T. Rodman

  76’

  90’ + 2’

• 39

  C. Ricketts

• 16

  C. Brown

  61’

• 28

  S. MacIver

• 38

  L. Gogal

Manager

• A. Gonzalez

POT

-Line up

• 18

  M. Arnold

• 20

  K. Torpey

  18’

  71’

• 16

  S. Hiatt

• 2

  R. Reyes

• 5

  I. Obaze

  90’

• 21

  J. Fleming

  45’ + 3’

  71’

• 17

  S. Coffey

• 8

  H. Sugita

• 66

  R. Turner

  62’

• 13

  O. Moultrie

  45’ + 3’

• 26

  M. Alidou D'Anjou

  46’

Substitutes

• 19

  P. Tordin

  62’

• 28

  C. Boeckmann

• 77

  A. Spaanstra

  71’

• 29

  M. McKenzie

  71’

• 34

  Daiane

  90’

• 24

  J. Perry

• 15

  P. Linnehan

  46’

• 1

  B. Bixby

• 33

  N. Powell

Manager

• R. Gale

Washington Spirit team news

For Washington, Gift Monday has emerged as a breakout force. With four goals in just eight matches, the Nigerian forward has stormed into the NWSL's top ten scorers despite missing the season's early stretch. She now has a shot at club history—if she tallies a goal or assist on Sunday, she'll become just the third Spirit player ever to register a goal contribution in four straight away matches.

Defensively, the Spirit have tightened up after a rough patch. Following a stretch where they leaked 12 goals across four games (going 1-2-1), they've conceded just two in their last two outings—both wins. However, the clean sheet drought looms large: Washington hasn't posted a shutout since April 19, when they blanked Orlando away, currently the longest such streak in the league.

Portland Thorns team news

The absence of star attacker Sophia Wilson has been a blow for Portland, but Reilyn Turner has taken the reins in her sophomore campaign. Turner's four goals this season, all from open play, have come in diverse fashion: one each with her right foot, left foot, and a header. Her versatile finishing has kept Portland in the fight.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

WAS

Last 5 matches

POT

1

Win

1

Draw

3

Wins

• Portland Thorns

  2

  -

  0

  Washington Spirit

• Washington Spirit

  2

  -

  1

  Portland Thorns

• Portland Thorns

  2

  -

  1

  Washington Spirit

• Washington Spirit

  1

  -

  1

  Portland Thorns

• Portland Thorns

  4

  -

  2

  Washington Spirit

6

Goals scored

10

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

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