Seattle Sounders vs 17.07.26 02:301 – 5Full Time
Portland Timbers — Major League Soccer: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Portland Timbers thrash Seattle Sounders 5-1 on the road
Portland Timbers ran riot at Lumen Field, beating Seattle Sounders 5-1 in a Major League Soccer Regular Season - 17 fixture. K. Kelsy opened the scoring in the 19th minute, assisted by J. Fory, and the Timbers held that lead into the break.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
The visitors then took control of the second half. Kamal Miller doubled the lead in the 56th minute with help from Brandon Bye, and four minutes later Cole Bassett made it 3-0, teed up by David Pereira da Costa. Kelsy struck again in the 63rd minute to put Portland 4-0 ahead without reply.
Seattle finally got on the scoresheet through Hassani Dotson in the 87th minute, assisted by Albert Rusnák, but any hope of a comeback was snuffed out deep into stoppage time when A. Aravena, set up again by Pereira da Costa, completed the scoring in the 90+8th minute to make it 5-1.
Kamal Miller earned the highest rating of the match at 8.7, scoring once as part of Portland's second-half surge.
Portland's 2.24 expected-goals reading, more than four times Seattle's 0.55, underlined their dominance in front of goal.
Portland Timbers won 5–1 away against Seattle Sounders (half-time 0–1).
Seattle Sounders met Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer (Regular Season - 16). Kick-off was Friday, 17 July 2026, 02:30 UTC at Lumen Field. Referee: Rosendo Mendoza.
Team pages: Seattle Sounders · Portland Timbers · Major League Soccer
Key moments
- 19' Goal: Kevin Kelsy (assist: Jimer Fory) — 0–1 · Watch Kevin Kelsy's goal video (19')
- 56' Goal: Kamal Miller (assist: Brandon Bye) — 0–2
- 60' Goal: Cole Bassett (assist: David Pereira da Costa) — 0–3
- 63' Goal: Kevin Kelsy — 0–4
- 87' Goal: Hassani Dotson (assist: Albert Rusnák) — 1–4
- 90' Goal: Alexander Aravena (assist: David Pereira da Costa) — 1–5 · Watch Alexander Aravena's goal video (90')
Starting line-ups
Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1)
Portland Timbers (4-1-4-1)
- 41 James Pantemis
- 27 Jimer Fory
- 4 Kamal Miller
- 20 Finn Surman
- 5 Brandon Bye
- 21 Diego Chará (c)
- 11 Antony
- 10 David Pereira da Costa
- 17 Cole Bassett
- 7 Ariel Lassiter
- 19 Kevin Kelsy
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Seattle Sounders have gone over 1.5 in 74% of their last 38 matches and Portland Timbers in 84% of their last 38,
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 63% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Seattle Sounders have gone over 2.5 in 55% of their last 38 matches and Portland Timbers in 55% of their last 38,
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 41% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Seattle Sounders have gone over 3.5 in 37% of their last 38 matches and Portland Timbers in 37% of their last 38,
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 63% both teams score
Seattle Sounders to Score. League base rate: 84% home sides score On the other hand: A long break for the hosts — The hosts come in off 52 days' rest.
Home rated 1719 vs 1483 — 0.85 expected score Away conceding 2.0 xGA per game Seattle Sounders sit 10th; Portland Timbers 25th (MLS · 14 matches played) Portland Timbers struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10)
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About this match
On this page: the Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Major League Soccer fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
- Watch Kevin Kelsy's goal against Seattle Sounders (19').
- Watch Alexander Aravena's goal against Seattle Sounders (90').
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Seattle Sounders 1–5 Portland Timbers. Explore more on the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers team pages or the Major League Soccer page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Portland Timbers won 5–1 away against Seattle Sounders (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers?
Kevin Kelsy (19') for Portland Timbers; Kamal Miller (56') for Portland Timbers; Cole Bassett (60') for Portland Timbers; Kevin Kelsy (63') for Portland Timbers; Hassani Dotson (87') for Seattle Sounders; Alexander Aravena (90') for Portland Timbers.
›Where can I watch Seattle Sounders vs Portland Timbers highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Seattle Sounders 1–5 Portland Timbers are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers?
Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers have met 10 times — 2 wins for Seattle Sounders, 4 wins for Portland Timbers and 4 draws.