Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United FC

Sunday, 6 September 2026 at 05:30Providence Park, PortlandFilip Dujic, Canada

Summary

Match report

Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United FC 5-4 in the Major League Soccer (Matchday 23). Portland Timbers led 3-2 at half-time.

Portland Timbers’s goals came from V. Janssen in the 11th, 26th and 55th minutes (one a penalty), D. Callender (own goal) in the 20th minute and K. Velde in the 71st minute. Minnesota United FC’s goals came from M. Caldeira in the 32nd and 50th minutes, A. Markanich in the 37th minute and T. Chancalay in the 90th minute. V. Janssen was the highest-rated player on the pitch (9.6).

Player of the match

V. Janssen

Portland Timbers68'3Rating 9.6

Key stats

All stats

40%Possession60%

3.19Expected goals (xG)2.98
11Total shots17
5Shots on target8
4Corners3
1Yellow cards3

Live commentary

It's all over: Portland Timbers win against Minnesota United FC 5-4. In numbers: possession Portland Timbers 40%, Minnesota United FC 60%; shots 11 (5 on target) to 17 (8 on target)
90+6'
Booking: Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC) for a foul
90'
Goal! T. Chancalay pulls one back for Minnesota United FC (4-5) after a pass from C. Harvey
88'
Double substitution, Minnesota United FC: C. Harvey makes way for O. Gene, A. Markanich on for M. Gonzalez
82'
Substitution, Portland Timbers: D. Da Costa replaces I. Smith
81'
Substitution, Portland Timbers: E. Miller replaces J. Waterman
78'
Substitution, Minnesota United FC: K. Yeboah comes on for M. Malone
74'
Yellow card: Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC) for dissent
72'
Double substitution, Minnesota United FC: W. Trapp comes on for N. Triantis, M. Caldeira on for T. Chancalay
71'
Goal! K. Velde adds another for Portland Timbers (5-3), set up by Antony
68'
Double substitution, Portland Timbers: V. Janssen replaces D. Chara, A. Lassiter on for Antony
55'
Goal! V. Janssen restores Portland Timbers's lead (4-3), assisted by A. Lassiter – a hat-trick!
50'
Goal! M. Caldeira equalises for Minnesota United FC (3-3) – his second of the match
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: Portland Timbers lead 3-2
45+7'
Yellow card: Finn Surman (Portland Timbers) for a foul
37'
Goal! A. Markanich reduces the deficit for Minnesota United FC (2-3), set up by K. Yeboah
36'
Substitution, Portland Timbers: J. Caicedo comes on for J. Ortiz
32'
Goal! M. Caldeira pulls one back for Minnesota United FC (1-3) after a pass from J. Pereyra
26'
Goal! V. Janssen extends Portland Timbers's lead (3-0), assisted by D. Da Costa, his second of the game
23'
Booking: Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) for a foul
20'
Own goal! D. Callender (Minnesota United FC) turns the ball into his own net, and Portland Timbers extend their lead (2-0)
11'
Penalty goal! V. Janssen converts from the spot and opens the scoring for Portland Timbers (1-0)
Kick-off! We're under way between Portland Timbers and Minnesota United FC. Portland Timbers line up in a 4-3-3, Minnesota United FC in a 3-4-1-2

Lineups

Portland TimbersCoach: Jack CassidyAverage rating 6.84-3-3

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

41J. PantemisGoalkeeper – Rating 5.6
15E. MillerDefender – Rating 6.0, On 81'
20F. SurmanDefender – Captain, Rating 6.2, Yellow card 45+7'
4K. MillerDefender – Rating 5.9
27J. ForyDefender – Rating 6.3
17C. BassettMidfielder – Rating 6.9
30J. CaicedoMidfielder – Rating 7.0, On 36'
10D. Da CostaMidfielder – Rating 7.9, Assist, On 82'
7A. LassiterForward – Rating 6.3, Assist, On 68'
14V. JanssenForward – Player of the match, Rating 9.6, Goal 26' 55', Penalty goal 11', On 68'
99K. VeldeForward – Rating 8.5, Goal 71'