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Timbers Fall to Minnesota United FC 2-1 on the Road
May 18, 2024 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release
PORTLAND, Ore. - Playing their third match in a seven-day span, the Portland Timbers fell short on the road against Minnesota United FC 2-1 at Allianz Field on Saturday night. Despite Timbers forward Jonathan Rodríguez opening the scoring in the 17th minute, Minnesota found a way to retaliate by scoring two second-half goals to take home three points.
Tonight's Notables
The Timbers have scored 26 goals through 13 matches, tied for third-most by any team this season so far. Portland has scored in each of its last three matches, tallying six goals in that run. In 10 matches as a Timber, Jonathan Rodríguez tallied his fifth goal tonight and his seventh goal contribution in the 2024 campaign. It marked his fourth goal contribution through Portland's last three matches (3G, 1A). David Ayala, recording his 12th appearance this season, notched his first assist since joining Portland. Three different players have registered five or more goals for Portland this season (Evander, Mora, Rodríguez), the most players to reach that mark on one team in the league.
Goal-Scoring Plays
POR - Jonathan Rodríguez (David Ayala), 17th minute: David Ayala dribbled towards the box and slid a ball through Minnesota's defensive line to find Jonathan Rodriguez. Rodriguez made the run and slotted the goal into the lower-right corner of the goal.
MIN - Robin Lod (Joseph Rosales), 65th minute: Standing on the left side of the 18-yard box, Rosales crossed the ball on his first touch to connect with Robin Lod, who in the six-yard box finished the play with a right-footed shot into the back of the net.
MIN - Jeong Sang-Bin (DJ Taylor), 82nd minute: DJ Taylor ran into the right side of the 18-yard box and cut the ball back near the penalty spot area. On his first touch, Jeong Sang-Bin fired a right-footed shot into the lower-right corner of the goal.
Notes
The Timbers played their third match in a seven-day span tonight (Seattle Sounders FC, San Jose Earthquakes, Minnesota United FC).
Portland has scored 26 goals through 13 matches this season, the second-most by any team this season so far.
The Timbers have scored in each of their last three matches, scoring six goals in that run.
Jonathan Rodríguez tonight scored his fifth goal through 10 appearances as a Timber.
Rodríguez also made his seventh goal contribution through 10 appearances in the 2024 campaign.
Rodríguez registered his fourth goal contribution through Portland's last three matches (3G, 1A).
Three different players have registered five or more goals for Portland this season (Evander, Mora, Rodríguez), the most players to reach that mark on one team in the league this season.
David Ayala notched his first assist since joining Portland.
Next Game
Up next, the Timbers return home to square off against Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, May 25 at Providence Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) with a stream available on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish. Local radio broadcasts are available on 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).
Portland Timbers (3-7-4, 13pts) vs. Minnesota United FC (7-2-3, 24pts)
May 18, 2024 - Allianz Field (St. Paul, Minn.)
Goals by Half 1 2 F
Portland Timbers 1 0 1
Minnesota United FC 0 2 2
Scoring Summary:
POR: Rodríguez (Ayala), 17
MIN: Lod (Rosales), 65
MIN: Sang-Bin (Taylor), 82
Misconduct Summary:
POR: Rodríguez (caution), 42
MIN: Tapias (caution), 42
POR: Evander (caution), 44
POR: Chara (caution), 67
POR: Asprilla (caution), 82
MIN: Tapias (caution, ejection), 91
MIN: Sang-Bin (caution), 90+8
MIN: Trapp (caution), 90+13
Lineups:
POR: GK Crépeau, D K. Miller, D Zuparic, D Araujo (Fogaça, 85), M Mosquera, M Ayala (Antony, 69), M Paredes (Chara, 58), M Asprilla (Williamson, 85), M Evander, F Mora (E. Miller, 60), Rodríguez
Substitutes Not Used: GK Pantemis, D McGraw
TOTAL SHOTS: 11 (Fogaça, Rodríguez, 2); SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Fogaça, 2); FOULS: 9 (Asprilla, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 7; SAVES: 4
MIN: GK St. Clair, D Padelford, D Tapias, D Boxall, D Rosales, D Clark (Arriaga, 56), M Fragapane (Sang-Bin, 56), M Harvey (Lod, 56), M Trapp, M Hlongwane (Oluwaseyi, 56), F Pukki (Taylor, 79)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Irwin, D Valentin, D Eriksson, M Bran
TOTAL SHOTS: 20 (Pukki, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 6 (Fragapane, 2); FOULS: 13 (Rosales, 3); OFFSIDES: 4; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 4
Referee: Jair Marrufo
Assistant Referees: Andrew Bigelow, Gianni Facchini
Fourth Official: Elvis Osmanovic
VAR: Ricardo Montero Araya
Weather: Sunny, 77 degrees
Attendance: 19,735
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial.
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