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Kevin Kelsy scores twice in Timbers' 5-1 win over Sounders

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Kevin Kelsy scores twice in Timbers' 5-1 win over Sounders

Summary

The Portland Timbers defeated the Seattle Sounders 5-1 on Thursday night as Major League Soccer resumed play following the FIFA World Cup break. Kevin Kelsy led with two goals and an assist in a dominant display, helping Portland secure its first victory under interim coach Jack Cassidy. The Timbers broke a previous largest margin of victory at Lumen Field, set at 3-0 last year. Seattle suffered its third consecutive loss, with Hassani Dotson scoring a late consolation goal. Portland now prepares to host FC Dallas on Wednesday, while Seattle will visit Austin FC.

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By the Numbers

•Portland holds a record of 5-8-2 after the match.
•Kelsy scored in the 18th and 63rd minutes.
•The Timbers scored three goals in a seven-minute span.
•Hassani Dotson netted Seattle's only goal in the 87th minute.
•Portland's next match is against FC Dallas on Wednesday.

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5:06 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Kelsy leads Timbers to 5-1 romp over Sounders as MLS returns from break

What they're saying

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Kevin Kelsy finished with two goals and an assist and the Portland Timbers thumped the Seattle Sounders 5-1 on Thursday night as the MLS resumed play following the FIFA World Cup break. Portland (5-8-2) earned a victory in its first match under 35-year-old interim coach Jack Cassidy after Phil Neville was let go last month following 2 1/2 seasons at the helm. Cassidy beat Brian Schmetzer, the league's longest tenured coach, and surpassed the Timbers' previous largest margin of victory at Lumen Field — a 3-0 win on July 9, 2022.
— Yahoo Sports

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