Seattle Sounders FC - Portland Timbers
On 2026-07-17, the historic Cascadia Cup rivalry added another chapter as Seattle Sounders FC hosted the Portland Timbers in a high-stakes MLS clash. Fans at the stadium expected a battle of wills in one of North America's most intense footballing matchups.
Early Breakthrough for the Visitors
The match began with high intensity as both teams looked to establish dominance in the midfield. However, it was the Portland Timbers who drew first blood. In the 19th minute, Jimer Fory provided a pinpoint assist for Kevin Kelsy, who made no mistake in putting the visitors ahead. Seattle struggled to find their rhythm in response, and their frustration became evident as Jackson Ragen received a yellow card before the break, leaving the home side with plenty of work to do in the second period.
Second Half Blitz
The game shifted gears dramatically after the restart. In the 56th minute, Kamal Miller doubled Portland's lead following a delivery from Brandon Bye. The momentum stayed firmly with the visitors as Cole Bassett added a third in the 60th minute, assisted by David Da Costa. Just three minutes later, Kevin Kelsy found the net again to claim his second goal of the night, leaving the home crowd stunned as the scoreboard ticked to 0-4.
Late Consolidation and Final Blow
Seattle Sounders FC managed to find a consolation goal in the 87th minute when Hassani Dotson scored after being set up by Albert Rusnak. Any hopes of a miraculous comeback were quickly extinguished in stoppage time. In the 90+8th minute, Alexander Aravena added a fifth for Portland, clinical finishing once again on display following another David Da Costa assist, sealing a comprehensive victory for the Timbers on rival soil.
