Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United FC Highlights - September 05, 2026

Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United FC 5-4 in Major League Soccer on September 05, 2026.

The match was played at Providence Park. Vincent Janssen (11', 26', 55'), Kristoffer Velde (71') scored for Portland Timbers.

Marcus Caldeira (32', 50'), Anthony Markanich (37'), Tomás Chancalay (90'+2') scored for Minnesota United FC.

An own goal from Drake Callender also went down on the scoresheet.

At kick-off Portland Timbers stood in position 8 with 31 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Minnesota United FC went into the game in position 11, on 29 points. They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jefferson Díaz’s effort (4'). Shortly afterwards, a block denied Joaquín Pereyra on 5 minutes.

Jimer Fory tested the goalkeeper for Portland Timbers (10').

Moments later, Vincent Janssen scored from the spot for Portland Timbers on 11 minutes.

Owen Gene could not find the target for Minnesota United FC (16'). Soon after, Kelvin Yeboah forced a save for Minnesota United FC on 18 minutes.

An own goal from Drake Callender followed on 20 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Cole Bassett sent an effort off target for Portland Timbers (22').

The referee cautioned Michael Boxall of Minnesota United FC on 24 minutes.

Moments later, Vincent Janssen scored for Portland Timbers on 26 minutes after a pass from David Da Costa.

Joaquín Pereyra picked out Marcus Caldeira, who scored for Minnesota United FC (32').

Soon after, Anthony Markanich scored for Minnesota United FC on 37 minutes after a pass from Kelvin Yeboah.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Kelvin Yeboah’s effort (43'). Finn Surman was booked for Portland Timbers (45'+7').

Substitutions: Portland Timbers 1, Minnesota United FC 0.

After the break, Joaquín Pereyra shot wide for Minnesota United FC on 47 minutes. Joaquín Pereyra tested the goalkeeper for Minnesota United FC (50').

Shortly afterwards, Marcus Caldeira put one away for Minnesota United FC (50'). Vincent Janssen saw a shot blocked (53').

Moments later, Ariel Lassiter picked out Vincent Janssen, who scored for Portland Timbers (55').

Kristoffer Velde scored for Portland Timbers on 71 minutes after a pass from Antony.

Soon after, the referee cautioned Jefferson Díaz of Minnesota United FC on 74 minutes.

Tomás Chancalay could not find the target for Minnesota United FC (78').

Carlos Harvey picked out Tomás Chancalay, who scored for Minnesota United FC (90'+2').

Morris Duggan was booked for Minnesota United FC (90'+6'). Substitutions: Portland Timbers 4, Minnesota United FC 5.

Minnesota United FC controlled 50.2% of possession.

Portland Timbers had 11 shots with 5 on target, while Minnesota United FC had 17 and 8.

Goalkeeper saves: Portland Timbers 4, Minnesota United FC 1. Corners: Portland Timbers 4, Minnesota United FC 3.

Minnesota United FC completed the most passes, 549 in total at 87.4% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.