Reilyn Turner’s 6th goal across all NWSL comps sends Portland to the semis for the first time since 2023, Thorns record third consecutive clean sheet.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, November 9, 2025) – The Portland Thorns (#3) have advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs after beating San Diego Wave FC 1-0 in overtime, lining up a huge road matchup at Washington Spirit next Saturday, November 15.
The first 45 minutes of action saw both sides gridlocked in search of the first goal, with Portland’s best efforts coming off forward Deyna Castellanos in the 41’ which hit the side netting followed by Olivia Moultrie’s effort in the 44’ that bounced off the post.
Upon returning to the pitch for the second half, Portland maintained its defensive composure and continued to absorb San Diego’s pressure. Despite a few chances at San Diego’s goal — including a bicycle kick effort from Reilyn Turner in the 63’ — both sides saw out a scoreless draw to head into overtime.
Four minutes into the first half of overtime, the Thorns would finally get on the scoresheet after Moultrie crossed the ball across the box to find Reilyn Turner, who connected with the header to grab the lead and send Providence Park into a frenzy. That would prove to be just enough for the Thorns who held out the rest of overtime to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2023.
Portland will celebrate today before getting back to work to prepare for Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Saturday, November 15. Kickoff on CBS is scheduled for 12 pm ET/9 am PT.
TEAM NOTES
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns (#3) will head to Audi Field to for a semifinal battle against Washington Spirit (#2) on Saturday, November 15 at 12 pm ET on CBS.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
N/A
SECOND HALF
N/A
FIRST HALF OVERTIME
POR – Reilyn Turner (Olivia Moultrie) 94’: Following a cross from Moultrie, Turner headed the ball into the bottom right.
SECOND HALF OVERTIME
N/A
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 61’), Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt, Reyna Reyes, Jessie Fleming, Sam Coffey, Olivia Moultrie, Deyna Castellanos (Daiane 113’), Reilyn Turner, Alexa Spaanstra (Pietra Tordin 82’)
Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner, Laila Harbert, Jayden Perry, Naomi Powell
San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Kailen Sheridan, Perle Morroni, Kristen McNabb (Trinity Armstrong 102’), Kennedy Wesley, Hanna Lundkvist (Quincy McMahon 102’), Laurina Fazer, Kenza Dali, Dudinha (Trinity Byars 102’), Gia Corley (Jordan Fusco 90+6’), Delphine Cascarino (Makenzy Robbe 105+1’), Kimmi Ascanio (Adriana Leon 74’)
Subs not used: Kyra Carusa, Daniela Arias, DiDi Haracic
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Kaitlyn Torpey (Yellow) 45’, Olivia Moultrie (Yellow) 90+10’
SD: Perle Morroni (Yellow) 48’, Adriana Leon (Yellow) 120+3’
MATCH STATS
POR | SD
Goals: 1|0
Assists: 1|0
Possession: 40|60
Shots: 19|19
Shots on Target: 6|4
Saves: 4|5
Tackles: 32|26
Tackles Won: 20|16
Interceptions: 13|9
Fouls: 8|14
Offsides: 0|2
Corner Kicks: 5|9
Reilyn Turner’s 6th goal across all NWSL comps sends Portland to the semis for the first time since 2023, Thorns record third consecutive clean sheet.
PORTLAND, Ore. (Sunday, November 9, 2025) – The Portland Thorns (#3) have advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs after beating San Diego Wave FC 1-0 in overtime, lining up a huge road matchup at Washington Spirit next Saturday, November 15.
The first 45 minutes of action saw both sides gridlocked in search of the first goal, with Portland’s best efforts coming off forward Deyna Castellanos in the 41’ which hit the side netting followed by Olivia Moultrie’s effort in the 44’ that bounced off the post.
Upon returning to the pitch for the second half, Portland maintained its defensive composure and continued to absorb San Diego’s pressure. Despite a few chances at San Diego’s goal — including a bicycle kick effort from Reilyn Turner in the 63’ — both sides saw out a scoreless draw to head into overtime.
Four minutes into the first half of overtime, the Thorns would finally get on the scoresheet after Moultrie crossed the ball across the box to find Reilyn Turner, who connected with the header to grab the lead and send Providence Park into a frenzy. That would prove to be just enough for the Thorns who held out the rest of overtime to advance to the semifinals for the first time since 2023.
Portland will celebrate today before getting back to work to prepare for Washington Spirit at Audi Field on Saturday, November 15. Kickoff on CBS is scheduled for 12 pm ET/9 am PT.
TEAM NOTES
UP NEXT: The Portland Thorns (#3) will head to Audi Field to for a semifinal battle against Washington Spirit (#2) on Saturday, November 15 at 12 pm ET on CBS.
GOAL-SCORING BREAKDOWN
FIRST HALF
N/A
SECOND HALF
N/A
FIRST HALF OVERTIME
POR – Reilyn Turner (Olivia Moultrie) 94’: Following a cross from Moultrie, Turner headed the ball into the bottom right.
SECOND HALF OVERTIME
N/A
LINEUPS
Portland Thorns (4-3-3): Mackenzie Arnold, Kaitlyn Torpey (Mallie McKenzie 61’), Isabella Obaze, Sam Hiatt, Reyna Reyes, Jessie Fleming, Sam Coffey, Olivia Moultrie, Deyna Castellanos (Daiane 113’), Reilyn Turner, Alexa Spaanstra (Pietra Tordin 82’)
Subs not used: Bella Bixby, Morgan Messner, Laila Harbert, Jayden Perry, Naomi Powell
San Diego Wave (4-3-3): Kailen Sheridan, Perle Morroni, Kristen McNabb (Trinity Armstrong 102’), Kennedy Wesley, Hanna Lundkvist (Quincy McMahon 102’), Laurina Fazer, Kenza Dali, Dudinha (Trinity Byars 102’), Gia Corley (Jordan Fusco 90+6’), Delphine Cascarino (Makenzy Robbe 105+1’), Kimmi Ascanio (Adriana Leon 74’)
Subs not used: Kyra Carusa, Daniela Arias, DiDi Haracic
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
POR: Kaitlyn Torpey (Yellow) 45’, Olivia Moultrie (Yellow) 90+10’
SD: Perle Morroni (Yellow) 48’, Adriana Leon (Yellow) 120+3’
MATCH STATS
POR | SD
Goals: 1|0
Assists: 1|0
Possession: 40|60
Shots: 19|19
Shots on Target: 6|4
Saves: 4|5
Tackles: 32|26
Tackles Won: 20|16
Interceptions: 13|9
Fouls: 8|14
Offsides: 0|2
Corner Kicks: 5|9
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