The No. 2 Washington Spirit are gearing up to face the No. 3 Portland Thorns on Saturday, hoping for a healthy roster as they take the pitch in front of another sold-out "Rowdy Audi" crowd in the 2025 NWSL semifinals.

The Spirit are still waiting for the return of star forward Trinity Rodman, with the 23-year-old serving as an unused sub in Saturday's quarterfinal while continuing to rehab a recent MCL injury.

Washington also saw defenders Gabby Carle and Tara McKeown exit last weekend's win with apparent injuries, though Rodman and McKeown were both spotted training with the team on Friday morning.

Despite their availability issues, the Spirit aren't ready to tap out of the 2025 NWSL Playoffs, as Washington prepares to take on a Portland side firing on all cylinders after overcoming their own losses earlier this season.

"We are not just 11 players," Spirit head coach Adrián González assured reporters. "We have a deep roster and that's something that's giving us a lot."

"The bounce-back ability of this team has been absolutely outstanding all season long," said Portland manager Rob Gale. "We ain't done yet."

How to watch Washington vs. Portland in the 2025 NWSL semifinals

The No. 2 Spirit will face the No. 3 Thorns in the 2025 NWSL semifinals at 12 PM ET on Saturday, airing live on CBS.

San Diego attacker María Sánchez lit up Snapdragon Stadium last night, leading the Wave to a 3-2 home victory over Portland in Concacaf W Champions Cup play. 

Goals from Sophia Smith​ and rookie Reilyn Turner gave Portland a 2-0 lead entering the 67th minute, but Sánchez’s hat trick — which included two converted penalty kicks — secured San Diego's dramatic comeback win.

Calling Sánchez "an incredible human being...[who's] a pleasure to coach," Wave boss Landon Donovan told the post-match press corps that his entire team was "awesome" last night. "To go down two goals and just continue to believe and keep playing and putting them under pressure was awesome. I'm just really proud of them."

Portland midfielder Sam Coffey argues a call from her slide tackle that resulted in a San Diego penalty
Portland midfielder Sam Coffey's slide tackle inside the box led to a San Diego penalty goal. (Abe Arredondo/Imagn Images)

Portland Thorns' team woes continue

Last night's result — though not counted toward the NWSL season — marked Portland's fifth straight loss against league opponents. The sixth-place Thorns have yet to earn a point on the NWSL table since returning from the Olympic break.

When asked about the usually dominant Thorns’ recent downfall, Portland's new permanent head coach Rob Gale said "We need to get healthy bodies available for 90 minutes."

With forward Morgan Weaver on limited minutes as she works back to full form following a May knee surgery, and Smith joining her in being pulled at halftime last night with what Gale called "some lower body problems," Portland's attack suffered in the tilt.

That said, the lopsided affair also saw mental errors, with the Thorns scrambling for possession and excessively fouling — mistakes Portland hopes to eliminate before hosting San Diego in NWSL play in nine days.

Gotham FC celebrates a goal by midfielder Yazmeen Ryan.
Gotham FC will host Liga MX club Monterrey in Champions Cup play tonight. (Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty Images)

Where to watch Concacaf W Champions Cup group play tonight

Halfway through the international club tournament’s four-match group stage, the Wave now leads Group B while Portland sits in third. The top two teams in each group will advance to May’s semifinals.

As for the third NWSL team competing for the inaugural Cup, Group A's Gotham FC will host Liga MX club Monterrey in their second group match at 7 PM ET tonight, with live coverage on the CBS Golazo Network.