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Alexander Aravena scores late as Timbers defeat Charlotte 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 4:56 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Alexander Aravena scores late as Timbers defeat Charlotte 3-2

Summary

Alexander Aravena scored in second-half stoppage time to lead the Portland Timbers to a 3-2 victory over Charlotte FC in Portland on Saturday night. Ariel Lassiter netted the first two goals for Portland, while Idan Toklomati equalized for Charlotte in the 69th minute. Biel provided an early goal for Charlotte. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, with Charlotte needing a win to secure a postseason berth. The Timbers, currently lower in the standings, face St. Louis City next. Charlotte hosts CF Montreal on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers

•Portland Timbers win 3-2 against Charlotte FC.
•Ariel Lassiter scored twice for Portland.
•Idan Toklomati equalized for Charlotte in the 69th minute.
•Aravena's goal came six minutes into stoppage time.
•Timbers to play St. Louis City next; Charlotte faces CF Montreal.

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4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Alexander Aravena, Ariel Lassiter rally Timbers to 3-2 victory over Charlotte

What they're saying

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(AP) — Alexander Aravena scored during second-half stoppage time after Ariel Lassiter had the first two goals for Portland, and the Timbers kept Charlotte FC from clinching an Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 3-2 victory on Saturday night.Idan Toklomati pulled Charlotte (13-10-8) even at 2-all in the 69th minute, using assists from Pep Biel and Luca de la Torre to score his 13th goal after scoring 11 times last year as a rookie.
— Yahoo Sports

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