San Diego FC falls 3-1 to Portland Timbers in MLS match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:42 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
San Diego FC's playoff hopes took a hit with a 3-1 loss to the Portland Timbers on August 19 at Providence Park. Portland took the lead in the 29th minute with a goal from Kristoffer Velde. San Diego equalized just before halftime through Gabriel Pirani's first goal for the club. However, Portland regained the lead with Ariel Lassiter's goal in the 51st minute and David Da Costa's long-range finish in the 68th minute secured the Timbers' victory. With this result, San Diego remains outside the playoff spots in the Western Conference, having earned 24 points from 20 matches. They return home to face Colorado Rapids on August 22.
- •Portland Timbers lead 1-0 after scoring in the 29th minute.
- •Gabriel Pirani equalizes for San Diego FC just before halftime.
- •Portland retakes the lead with goals from Ariel Lassiter and David Da Costa.
- •San Diego FC remains outside playoff position in the Western Conference.
- •Next match for San Diego FC is against Colorado Rapids at home on August 22.
- 5:42 AMYahoo Sports — SDFC axed in Portland, cut down 3-1 by Timbers
"San Diego FC’s Western Conference playoff push suffered a setback on Wednesday night, falling 3-1 to the Portland Timbers at Providence Park.
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