Result
FC Dallas secured a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Toyota Stadium. The home side managed to take the three points despite a late strike by the visitors, holding onto their lead until the final whistle. The match provided a decisive outcome for the hosts, who improved their standing in the league table with this win.
Key Moments
The scoring began with a strike from Logan Farrington for FC Dallas in the 45th minute, giving the home team a one-goal cushion heading into the second half. The lead was extended in the 87th minute when Joaquín Valiente added a second goal for Dallas, putting the game out of reach for much of the final stretch. However, the Portland Timbers mounted a late response. In the third minute of stoppage time, marked as 90'+3', Ariel Lassiter scored for the visitors to narrow the deficit to one goal. Despite the late effort, Dallas held on to claim the win.
Performance Stats
The contest featured notable individual efforts from both squads. For FC Dallas, Bernard Kamungo registered two total shots, contributing to the offensive pressure that led to the goals. Daniel was instrumental in goalkeeping, recording three saves to help secure the defensive integrity of the team. On the Portland Timbers side, Antony was the most active in the attack with four total shots, reflecting the team's effort to find an equalizer. James Pantemis matched his counterpart on goalkeeping, also making three saves as Portland attempted to salvage a point from the match.
Context
Following the final whistle, the records for both teams were updated. FC Dallas moves to a record of 12 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws. The Portland Timbers stand at 9 wins, 5 losses, and 11 draws. The match was a regular-season contest, and no playoff implications or series aggregates were indicated in the available data. The result reflects a competitive display where FC Dallas effectively managed the game's tempo, while Portland showed resilience in their late offensive push.
Sources
ESPN
