Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26' | Portland Timbers | Goal — K. Kelsy | 0-1 | |
| 32' | San Diego FC | Goal — A. Dreyer | 1-1 | |
| 59' | San Diego FC | Substitution — I. Pilcher on, W. Eisner off | 1-1 | |
| 63' | San Diego FC | M. Ingvartsen | 1-1 | |
| 69' | Portland Timbers | K. Velde | 1-1 | |
| 72' | San Diego FC | Substitution — D. Vazquez on, L. Morgan off | 1-1 | |
| 72' | San Diego FC | Substitution — A. Godoy on, P. Soma off | 1-1 | |
| 73' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — A. Aravena on, Antony off | 1-1 | |
| 76' | San Diego FC | W. Eisner | 1-1 | |
| 81' | San Diego FC | Substitution — J. Tverskov on, B. Duke off | 1-1 | |
| 81' | San Diego FC | Substitution — O. Verhoeven on, K. Sargeant off | 1-1 | |
| 86' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — C. Bassett on, D. Chara off | 1-1 | |
| 90+7' | Portland Timbers | Substitution — K. Velde on, A. Lassiter off | 1-1 | |
| 90' | Portland Timbers | Goal — A. Bonetig | 1-2 |
Portland Timbers left Snapdragon Stadium with a 1-2 win over San Diego FC on Sunday, 26 April 2026, despite spending most of the afternoon without the ball. San Diego dominated possession, holding it for 67% of the match, but couldn't turn that control into a real edge on the scoreboard. The hosts led at one stage before Portland levelled things up, and the sides went into the break locked at 1-1. San Diego actually created plenty, matching Portland corner for corner at six apiece, but their final touch let them down when it mattered. Portland made their fewer chances count. They were outshot 10-11 overall but got five shots on target compared to San Diego's three, and that sharper finishing proved the difference in the second half. It's a result that will sting for San Diego, who did most of the attacking without much to show for it, while Portland head home with three points they barely had to work the ball for.
The Matchup
Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 1-2 at Snapdragon Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 67% in favour of San Diego FC, Portland Timbers made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from San Diego FC against 11 from Portland Timbers over the course of the game. San Diego FC had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
San Diego FC vs Portland Timbers Lineups
Looking Ahead
San Diego FC does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. Their next test comes away at Austin FC, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Austin FC vs San Diego FC going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Portland Timbers, meanwhile, will already be turning their attention to what comes next. They are next in action away at San Jose Earthquakes, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: San Jose Earthquakes vs Portland Timbers going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.