“I personally apologize to our fans,” Portland Thorns owner Merritt Paulson said in a tweet. “We expected one of the biggest Thorns crowds of the season tonight. Hopefully we are cleared to play Tues. Frustration level is very high given the facts as I understand them. Will work w the NWSL to sort this/prevent similar issues.”
According to a report by The Athletic, the Spirit has multiple unvaccinated players. A Spirit spokeswoman declined to comment beyond the league’s news release. Washington’s next scheduled game is against the OL Reign on Sept. 12 at Audi Field.