Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles FC

Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 23:45Providence Park, PortlandArmando Villarrea, USA

Summary

Match report

Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 7). Portland Timbers led 1-0 at half-time.

Portland Timbers’s goals came from K. Velde in the 32nd minute and K. Kelsy in the 90th minute. Los Angeles FC’s goal came from J. Terry in the 49th minute. K. Velde was the highest-rated player on the pitch (7.9).

Player of the match

K. Velde

Portland Timbers89'1Rating 7.9

Key stats

All stats

58%Possession42%

1.52Expected goals (xG)1.03
10Total shots18
8Shots on target4
1Corners7
2Yellow cards2

Live commentary

Full-time: Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-1. In numbers: possession Portland Timbers 58%, Los Angeles FC 42%; shots 10 (8 on target) to 18 (4 on target)
90+6'
Substitution, Portland Timbers: D. Chara makes way for K. Velde
90'
Goal! K. Kelsy puts Portland Timbers back in front (2-1), assisted by B. Bye
89'
Double substitution, Portland Timbers: K. Kelsy makes way for F. Mora, C. Bassett on for A. Lassiter
88'
VAR: Ryan Porteous's goal for Los Angeles FC is ruled out
82'
Yellow card: Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) for a foul
76'
Substitution, Los Angeles FC: A. Smolyakov comes on for R. Raposo
71'
Substitution, Portland Timbers: A. Aravena makes way for Antony
68'
Substitution, Los Angeles FC: D. Bouanga replaces J. Shaffelburg
64'
Substitution, Portland Timbers: I. Smith makes way for J. Fory
58'
Yellow card: Artem Smoliakov (Los Angeles FC) for dissent
56'
Double substitution, Los Angeles FC: M. Evans comes on for M. Delgado, K. Nielsen on for R. Porteous
49'
Goal! J. Terry equalises for Los Angeles FC (1-1) after a pass from M. Evans
46'
Substitution, Los Angeles FC: M. Choiniere replaces T. Tillman
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: Portland Timbers lead 1-0
32'
Goal! K. Velde puts Portland Timbers ahead (1-0), set up by C. Bassett
30'
Substitution, Los Angeles FC: C. Carter makes way for T. Hasal
14'
Yellow card: Matthew Evans (Los Angeles FC) for a foul
7'
Yellow card: Jímer Fory (Portland Timbers) for a foul
Kick-off! We're under way between Portland Timbers and Los Angeles FC. Portland Timbers line up in a 4-2-3-1, Los Angeles FC in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Portland TimbersCoach: Jack CassidyAverage rating 7.14-2-3-1

Portland Timbers – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

41J. PantemisGoalkeeper – Rating 7.3
5B. ByeDefender – Rating 7.3, Assist
20F. SurmanDefender – Rating 7.3
6A. BonetigDefender – Rating 6.9
27J. ForyDefender – Rating 6.2, Yellow card 7', On 64'
17C. BassettMidfielder – Rating 7.3, Assist, On 89'
30J. CaicedoMidfielder – Rating 7.9
99K. VeldeMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 7.9, Goal 32', Yellow card 82', On 90+6'
10D. Da CostaMidfielder – Rating 7.2
11AntonyMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 71'
9F. MoraForward – Captain, Rating 6.9, On 89'