Portland Timbers Set a Franchise Record in Demolishing Sporting KC
Portland scored four goals by the 26th minute and added two more in the second half to hand Sporting Kansas City a 6-0 defeat.
- On Saturday night, Portland defeated Sporting Kansas City 6-0, marking the largest margin of victory in the Timbers' MLS regular season history.
- Entering the match with a 1-8-2 record, Sporting sits last in MLS with five points and a minus-24 goal differential this season.
- Kevin Kelsy recorded two goals and two assists, while Kristoffer Velde, Cole Bassett, and Ariel Lassiter each added a goal for Portland.
- Goalkeeper James Pantemis secured his first shutout of the season with three saves, as Portland maintained 60% possession and a 16-10 shot advantage.
- An own goal by Sporting defender Jake Davis in the 26th minute contributed to Portland's dominant display, improving the Timbers to 4-6-1.
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Timbers make history at home with shut out victory over Kansas City
The Portland Timbers set a club record for largest margin of victory with a 6-0 win over Sporting Kansas City, scoring four goals in the first 26 minutes of the game and two more in the second half.
Jackson Progress-Argus
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenTimbers score 6, rout Sporting Kansas City
Kevin Kelsy scored in each half and totaled two assists, and the Portland Timbers romped to a historic 6-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.
The News-Review
Portland 6, Sporting Kansas City 0
Sporting Kansas City00—0Portland42—6
Portland Timbers set a franchise record in demolishing Sporting KC
Kevin Kelsy had two goals and two assists — his first multi-goal game this season — and James Pantemis had three saves Saturday night to help Portland beat Sporting Kansas City 6-0, the Timbers’ largest margin of victory in club (MLS regular season) history.
Associated Press News
Kelsy scores 2 goals, Timbers beat Sporting KC 6-0 for largest margin of victory in club history
Kevin Kelsy had two goals and two assists — his first multi-goal game this season — and James Pantemis had three saves to help Portland beat Sporting Kansas City 6-0, the Timbers’ largest margin of victory in club (MLS regular season) history.
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