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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 ...

Timbers facing life without Kevin Kelsy against Austin FC

The resurgent Portland Timbers will begin life after Kevin Kelsy on Saturday night when they host an Austin FC side trying to recover from a disappointing Leagues Cup exit.,The 22-year-old Kelsy had scored nine times in league play to lead the Timbers (8-9-4, 28 points), who have lost only once in t...

LAFC out to snap offensive doldrums against rising Timbers

Los Angeles FC's struggles on offense will be in full view Saturday when they play host to the resurgent Portland Timbers., ,LAFC (10-7-4, 34 points) has been dealt consecutive 1-0 defeats, the most recent of which came on the road Wednesday against the Colorado Rapids. The club had been held withou...

Kristoffer Velde's goal, two assists guide Timbers past San Diego FC

Kristoffer Velde scored his fifth goal and added two assists to help the Portland Timbers to a 3-1 victory over visiting San Diego FC on Wednesday.,Ariel Lassiter put Portland ahead for good six minutes into the second half, giving new manager Marti Cifuentes a victory in his home MLS debut.,David D...

Timbers, San Diego FC jostling for points in tight playoff chase

The Portland Timbers will try to rebound from their first defeat under new manager Marti Cifuentes on Wednesday night when they host a San Diego FC side without its most influential player.,Portland (7-9-3, 24 points) announced the hire of the Spaniard Cifuentes back on July 21, though he has only t...

Fire notch 2-1 win to end Timbers' unbeaten run

Robin Lod and Dje D'Avilla each scored a first-half goal on Sunday to help the Chicago Fire earn a 2-1 victory over the visiting Portland Timbers.,Despite being outshot 11-7 and holding possession for less than 40% of the game, Chicago (10-6-2, 32 points) won its second straight game in the team's r...