Overview
- Portland Thorns beat the San Diego Wave 1-0 in extra time at Providence Park, with Reilyn Turner heading in Olivia Moultrie’s cross in the 94th minute.
- San Diego controlled stretches of play but could not break through as Portland’s defense held firm and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold made crucial saves.
- The victory sends the No. 3 seed to a semifinal at Washington Spirit on Nov. 16 and marks Portland’s first playoff win since their 2022 title run.
- In MLS, San Diego FC defeated the Portland Timbers 4-0 in Game 3, with Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino each scoring twice to clinch the series.
- San Diego advanced to face Minnesota United in the Western Conference semifinals after Juan Mosquera’s 80th-minute red card capped the Timbers’ exit, with Pablo Sisniega starting in goal for injured CJ dos Santos.