Overview
- Gift Monday finished a lightning counter off a Thorns corner in the 27th minute before Croix Bethune iced the match with an 83rd-minute breakaway.
- U.S. forward Trinity Rodman returned from a knee sprain as a 90th-minute substitute and narrowly missed a stoppage-time goal.
- Portland goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold kept the score close with six saves, including two in rapid succession early in the second half.
- Washington advances to face the winner of Orlando Pride vs. Gotham FC, with the championship set for Nov. 22 at PayPal Park in San Jose.
- The semifinal drew a sellout crowd of 19,365 at Audi Field as the Spirit secured their fourth NWSL championship appearance.