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Portland Timbers lose 3-1 to Club América in Leagues Cup match

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Portland Timbers lose 3-1 to Club América in Leagues Cup match
Summary

The Portland Timbers fell 3-1 to Club América in a Leagues Cup clash at Providence Park on Sunday. Kristoffer Velde scored for Portland in the 19th minute, equalizing the match after an initial Club América goal. The defeat was particularly frustrating for Velde, who expressed disappointment over the atmosphere, noting a large number of visiting fans in attendance. This match marked interim head coach Jack Cassidy's last game in charge before Martí Cifuentes takes over. The Timbers currently sit eighth in the Western Conference with Cifuentes' first match scheduled for Thursday against Club Tijuana.

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  • •Portland Timbers lose 3-1 to Club América in Leagues Cup.
  • •Kristoffer Velde equalized in the 19th minute.
  • •The match featured a significant presence of Club América supporters.
  • •Jack Cassidy's tenure concludes after this match before Martí Cifuentes takes over.
  • •Timbers sit eighth in the Western Conference.
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What they're saying
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Portland Timbers forward Kristoffer Velde was far from impressed with the crowd at Providence Park on Sunday during their 3-1 Leagues Cup defeat to Club América, making his feelings well known post-game

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