The Portland Timbers secured a stunning 5‑1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday night, handing their rivals their largest defeat of the season and marking a historic moment in the Cascadia Cup rivalry.
A Night of Records
Kevin Kelsy opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 12th minute, and within seven minutes Kamal Miller, Cole Bassett and Kelsy had added three more goals, establishing a four‑goal lead before Alexander Aravena capped the scoring in stoppage time.
The win represents the Timbers' biggest margin of victory over Seattle since the club entered MLS in 2011, tying the record for the largest win in the rivalry's history and underscoring the growing dominance of Portland's attack.
Looking Ahead
With the momentum shifting, Portland's coaching staff is expected to build on the performance as the team looks toward the playoffs, while Seattle will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention.