EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Quarterfinal Recap — Portland Take Down San Diego in an Attritional Grindfest
13 November 2025

EXPECTED OWN GOALS: NWSL Quarterfinal Recap — Portland Take Down San Diego in an Attritional Grindfest

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Everyone knew that the Portland Thorns and San Diego Wave could go any number of ways. But a raucous home crowd and a moment of magic from Olivia Moultrie and Reilyn Turner pushed Portland into the semifinals. How have the Thorns managed to get so far when so many key weapons haven't been available? What do the Wave need to do to keep their rejuvenated success going in the seasons to come? The guys tease it all out.

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