Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC Highlights - August 01, 2026

Portland Timbers beat Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 in Major League Soccer on August 01, 2026.

The match was played at Providence Park. Kevin Kelsy (41'), Brandon Bye (82') scored for Portland Timbers.

Kalani Kossa-Rienzi (27') scored for Seattle Sounders FC.

Portland Timbers went into the game in position 11, on 21 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off Seattle Sounders FC stood in position 8 with 24 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.

Kristoffer Velde saw a shot blocked (10'). Shortly afterwards, a block denied Kevin Kelsy on 15 minutes.

Peter Kingston was booked for Seattle Sounders FC (25'). Moments later, Kalani Kossa-Rienzi put one away for Seattle Sounders FC (27').

The referee cautioned Kamal Miller of Portland Timbers on 30 minutes. Soon after, Albert Rusnák saw a shot blocked (31').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Nouhou Tolo’s effort (32'). Kristoffer Velde picked out Kevin Kelsy, who scored for Portland Timbers (41').

Substitutions: Portland Timbers 0, Seattle Sounders FC 1.

After the break, Kevin Kelsy could not find the target for Portland Timbers (46'). A block denied Ariel Lassiter on 48 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Jesús Ferreira tested the goalkeeper for Seattle Sounders FC (49').

Nouhou Tolo sent an effort off target for Seattle Sounders FC (51'). Moments later, Kristoffer Velde forced a save for Portland Timbers on 52 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out David Da Costa’s effort (66'). Soon after, Sebastian Gomez was booked for Seattle Sounders FC (71').

Kristoffer Velde tested the goalkeeper for Portland Timbers (81').

Shortly afterwards, Brandon Bye scored for Portland Timbers on 82 minutes after a pass from David Da Costa.

Substitutions: Portland Timbers 4, Seattle Sounders FC 4.

Portland Timbers controlled 52.8% of possession.

Portland Timbers had 14 shots with 5 on target, while Seattle Sounders FC had 16 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Portland Timbers 2, Seattle Sounders FC 3. Corners: Portland Timbers 4, Seattle Sounders FC 5.

Portland Timbers completed the most passes, 489 in total at 87.1% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.