NWSL Thorns Spirit Soccer
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Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune, left, celebrates her goal as Portland Thorns FC defender Sam Hiatt walks away during the second half of a NWSL semifinal women's soccer match, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Washington.
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Gift Monday and Croix Bethune scored to help the Washington Spirit beat the Portland Thorns 2-0 to advance to the National Women’s Soccer League championship game. The semifinal win means the Spirit has reached a second consecutive NWSL title game. It will be the fourth title game appearance in team history. In 2024, the Spirit were defeated 1-0 by the Orlando Pride. With the win, the Spirit will play in its second consecutive NWSL final next weekend in San Jose, California. They will face the winner of Sunday’s semifinal between Gotham FC and the Orlando Pride.
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