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Chicago Fire edges Portland Timbers in Cifuentes' coaching debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:43 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Chicago Fire edges Portland Timbers in Cifuentes' coaching debut

Summary

The Chicago Fire defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 on August 16, 2026, at Soldier Field. Dje D'Avilla contributed a goal and an assist, helping Chicago build a 2-0 lead in the first half. Robin Lod scored the opening goal, his fourth of the season, followed by D'Avilla's first goal of the year. The Timbers cut the deficit in the final minutes with a goal from Finn Surman, marking his first career goal. The match marked the debut of Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes and moved the Fire into third place in the Eastern Conference. Both teams will play again on August 19, with the Timbers hosting San Diego FC and the Fire visiting Orlando City.

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By the Numbers

•Dje D'Avilla had a goal and an assist for the Fire.
•Chicago led 2-0 after 14 minutes.
•Finn Surman scored in the 85th minute for Portland.
•Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes made his debut.
•Fire play at Orlando City on August 19.

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12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dje D'Avilla shines early to help Fire spoil debut of Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes in 2-1 victory

What they're saying

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Dje D'Avilla had a goal and an assist in the first 14 minutes and the Chicago Fire spoiled the debut of Portland Timbers coach Martí Cifuentes with a 2-1 victory on Sunday night. D’Avilla picked up his second assist on a goal by Robin Lod in the 9th minute and then scored for the first time this season five minutes later to give Chicago a 2-0 lead. Defender Andrew Gutman also had an assist — his fourth — on Lod's fourth netter.
— Yahoo Sports

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