Seattle Sounders FC defeated Portland Timbers 1–0 on Saturday at Lumen Field, securing victory in the Cascadia rivalry clash.
The match began with early pressure from both sides. In the 3′, Juan Mosquera was caught offside for Portland, while Seattle's Jesús Ferreira had his shot blocked in the 6′. Albert Rusnák won a corner for Seattle in the 8′, building momentum for the hosts.
Seattle broke through in the 16′ when Pedro de la Vega finished from the center of the box, assisted by Álex Roldán. The goal energized both teams, with Jackson Ragen forcing a save in the 19′ for Seattle, while Portland responded with Kristoffer Velde's blocked shot in the 23′ and Juan Mosquera's saved attempt in the 24′.
The second half saw continued chances for both sides. Portland earned multiple corners in the 60′, 61′, and 62′, creating sustained pressure. Seattle made key substitutions, bringing on Georgi Minoungou and Danny Musovski in the 65′. Late drama unfolded when Albert Rusnák received a red card in the 90+6′, but Seattle held on for the victory.
Goal: P. Vega vs. POR, 16'
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