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Vincent Janssen nets first hat trick in Timbers history to spark winVincent Janssen recorded the first regular-season hat trick in Timbers' history to fuel Portland to a high-octane 5-4 victory over visiting Minnesota United on Saturday night.,Janssen scored in the 11th, 26th and 55th minutes in his first start for Portland. His final goal gave the Timbers the lead ...

Portland hoping Joel Waterman gives squad needed jolt vs. MinnesotaThe Portland Timbers have posted just one clean sheet all season and have experienced myriad defensive issues.,The Timbers hope to alleviate some of those problems with Thursday's acquisition of defender Joel Waterman. Waterman, a member of Canada's 2022 and 2026 World Cup squads, will be available ...

Oleksandr Svatok's late goal pushes Austin FC past TimbersOleksandr Svatok scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to lift visiting Austin FC to a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night.,Facundo Torres opened the scoring for the Verde (6-10-6, 24 points) in the 25th minute of what turned out to be their second consecutive ...

Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe out 6 months after knee surgery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee and will be evaluated again in about six months.,Sharpe, 23, who averaged a career-high 20.8 points per game last season, was injured during a workout last week.,He underwent the proced...

Wings one win from playoffs, but Fire still cling to postseason hopes

The Dallas Wings can clinch the WNBA's final playoff spot with a win over the Portland Fire on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas -- but they have bigger goals on their agenda over the final six games of the regular season.,The Wings (22-16) have won two straight games, including a 92-70 home victory over ...

Report: Blazers G Shaedon Sharpe (knee) out 6 months

Coming off a career-best scoring season, Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, ESPN reported Monday.,Sharpe, 23, averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 2025-26, helping Portland to its first postse...

LAFC find late goal to snap scoreless drought, tie Portland

Denis Bouanga scored on a shot from outside of the penalty area in the 79th minute and Los Angeles FC salvaged a 1-1 draw against the visiting Portland Timbers on Saturday., ,Bouanga's goal was his team-leading 11th of the season and was a breakthrough after LAFC (10-7-5, 35 points) absorbed 1-0 def...

Tempo try to end 12-game losing skid in matchup with Fire

The Toronto Tempo hope a change in venue improves their fortunes Friday night when they host the Portland Fire at Vancouver.,The Tempo (10-25) lost their 12th straight on Wednesday, 93-82 on the road against the Washington Mystics and are officially eliminated from playoff contention.,They will play...