MLS 2026 · SUN, OCT 11
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers match report: Sporting Kansas City and Portland Timbers draw
Sporting Kansas City fought back from two goals down to earn a point against Portland Timbers in a six-goal match.
By 10xSharp · Published
Result
The match finished 3-3, with Portland Timbers leading 2-1 at half-time. Sporting Kansas City scored twice in the second half to level the match. The result is a draw.
Goals
David Pereira Da Costa put Portland Timbers ahead in the 10th minute, assisted by Ariel Lassister. Vincent Janssen doubled the lead from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time. Andre luiz pulled one back for Sporting Kansas City before the break. Ariel Lassister restored Portland's two-goal cushion in the 64th minute, assisted by Jimer Fory. Stephen Afrifa made it 2-3 in the 70th minute, assisted by Taylor Calheira. Andre luiz equalised in the 73rd minute, assisted by Seymour Reid.
Key stats
Portland Timbers had 54% possession to Sporting Kansas City's 46%. Sporting Kansas City had 6 corners to Portland's 1. Portland had 7 shots on target to Sporting's 5.
Discipline
Sporting Kansas City received no cards. Portland Timbers received one yellow card and no red cards.
What it means
Sporting Kansas City remain in 30th position with 22 points and a goal difference of -33. Portland Timbers are in 19th position with 33 points and a goal difference of -3.
Verdict
Sporting Kansas City showed resilience to come back from two goals down and earn a draw. Portland Timbers will be disappointed to have let a two-goal lead slip. The result leaves both sides with a point, but Portland's higher position in the table reflects their stronger season so far.