Overview
- Reilyn Turner decided the NWSL quarterfinal with a 94th‑minute header from an Olivia Moultrie cross to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 extra-time win over the San Diego Wave.
- Portland advances to visit the Washington Spirit in the semifinal on Nov. 16.
- The loss ends San Diego Wave FC’s season after the clubs drew both regular-season meetings.
- San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 4-0 in a decisive Game 3, winning the MLS first-round series behind braces from Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino.
- With CJ dos Santos out after a broken cheekbone in Game 2, Pablo Sisniega started in goal as Portland finished with 10 men following Juan Mosquera’s red card.