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Timbers Take 3-1 Victory Over Dynamo in Portland

The Portland Timbers defeated the Houston Dynamo FC 3-1 at Providence Park on Sunday, November 1, with goals from David da Costa, Kristoffer Velde, and Vincent Janssen.

Sasha Yoder· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 2, 20261 min read

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November 1, 2026

Final Result

The Portland Timbers secured a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. The home side controlled the outcome through a steady offensive display, outscoring the visitors significantly. This result moves the Timbers to a 12-7-14 record, while the Dynamo FC now stand at 14-9-10. No playoff implications or season-ending consequences are noted in the available data for this specific match outcome.

Goal Breakdown

The scoring began in the first half when David da Costa put the Timbers ahead in the 25th minute. The home team extended their lead in the second half, with Kristoffer Velde finding the net in the 65th minute to make it 2-0. The Houston Dynamo FC responded swiftly, as Agustín Bouzat scored their only goal of the match in the 71st minute, narrowing the gap to 2-1. However, the Timbers quickly re-established their two-goal cushion when Vincent Janssen added a third goal in the 78th minute. There were exactly four goals in total during the contest, with no other scoring events recorded.

Statistical Highlights

Individual performances were reflected in the shot and save statistics. Ian Smith of the Portland Timbers was the most active on the attack, registering three total shots. For the visiting Houston Dynamo FC, Lawrence Ennali recorded two total shots. In goal, Jonathan Bond for the Dynamo FC made four saves. The match concluded with the final score of 3-1 in favor of the home team, with no additional stoppage-time goals or extra details provided in the official facts.

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Sasha Yoder· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Sasha Yoder covers Richardson high school and area college sports.

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