Portland Timbers Edge Houston Dynamo 3-1 in MLS Showdown

Match Summary

On 2 November 2026, Portland Timbers defeated Houston Dynamo 3-1 in an MLS match.

Kristoffer Velde scored his 11th goal of the season to give Portland a 2-0 lead.

Vincent Janssen added a third goal in the 78th minute, assisted by David Da Costa.

Agustín Bouzat scored for Houston in the 71st minute, cutting the deficit to 2-1.

The teams combined for 23 shots, with Portland recording 16 total shots (6 on target) and Houston 7 total shots (1 on target).

Final possession was listed as 46% for Portland and 54% for Houston.

Goalkeepers combined for two saves, both made by Houston’s keeper.

Diego Chará received a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Portland Timbers substituted Diego Chará for David Da Costa.