Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
Portland Timbers defeated Sporting Kansas City 4:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Ayala 10′, S. Suleymanov 16′, K. Kelsy 26′, D. Joveljic 33′ (pen.), K. Kelsy 49′, J. Miller 54′ (o.g.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Sporting Kansas City had 45% possession while Portland Timbers held 55%. Sporting Kansas City had 9 shots (6 on target) compared to 14 (8 on target) for Portland Timbers. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 2.17 — Portland Timbers 1.00. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, Portland Timbers made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Magomed Shapi Suleymanov 30′).
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and Portland Timbers — 6 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Pereira da Costa
Penalty
Own Goal
Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 45% possession against Portland Timbers's 55%. Sporting Kansas City registered 9 shots (6 on target) while Portland Timbers managed 14 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 6–7. Fouls committed: 9–16.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Kerry Zavagnin, while Portland Timbers deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Philip John Neville.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.69, compared to 6.92 for Portland Timbers. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is M. Garcia (7.00), while Portland Timbers's best-rated player is J. Pantemis (7.36).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 9 goals and 6 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (6G). Portland Timbers's starters account for 9 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by K. Kelsy (5G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.74 on average, against Portland Timbers's 4-man backline averaging 6.89. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Sporting Kansas City field 3 midfielders averaging 6.69, versus Portland Timbers's 5 rated 6.83. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Sporting Kansas City start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.82, compared to 1 for Portland Timbers averaging 6.89. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 80% for Sporting Kansas City and 86% for Portland Timbers. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 11 for Portland Timbers. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 24.1 (youngest: J. Bartlett (20), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while Portland Timbers average 25.8 (youngest: K. Kelsy (21), oldest: D. Chara (39)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 11 for Portland Timbers. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Kerry Zavagnin
Substitutes
Coach: Philip John Neville
Rivalry since 2012
Sporting Kansas City vs Portland Timbers Head to Head Results· 28
Sporting Kansas City and Portland Timbers have met 28 times — Sporting Kansas City won 7, Portland Timbers won 13, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Portland Timbers leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 28 meetings. A combined 76 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.71 per match (32 for the home side, 44 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 13 matches (46%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Portland Timbers are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–2 in 2022.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Portland Timbers show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026