Match Result
FC Dallas defeated the Portland Timbers by a final score of 2-1 in a regular-season contest played at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The home side held off a late response from the visitors to claim all three points.
Goal Summary
The decisive moments arrived at critical junctures for both clubs. FC Dallas took the lead just before the break when Logan Farrington found the net in the 45th minute. The Dallas offense extended their advantage deep into the second half, with Joaquín Valiente scoring in the 87th minute to push the margin to two goals.
Portland attempted a late rally, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Ariel Lassiter pulled one back for the Timbers in stoppage time at the 90+3 mark. The match concluded with exactly three goals scored across its duration.
Key Performances
While the result hinged on the two goal-scoring opportunities created by Dallas, individual statistical leaders emerged from both sides. For Portland, Antony recorded four total shots, leading his team in that category. FC Dallas saw Bernard Kamungo register two total shots as their top offensive output.
In the defensive third, the goalkeepers for both teams were equally active in terms of shot-stopping. Daniel made three saves for FC Dallas, while Portland’s James Pantemis also recorded three saves to keep his team within striking distance until the final whistle.
Season Context
With this result, FC Dallas improved their record to 12-7-6. The loss dropped the Portland Timbers to a 9-5-11 mark in the standings. Both teams continue their campaigns with these updated totals reflecting their performance through this weekend's fixture.
Sources
ESPN
