Vincent Janssen and Josh Sargent record hat tricks during soccer matchday
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Matchday 24 featured high-scoring contests across the league, highlighted by historic performances in Portland and Toronto. Vincent Janssen scored three goals in a 5-4 win for the Portland Timbers over Minnesota United FC, marking the first hat trick by a Timbers player in club history. In Toronto, Josh Sargent also recorded a hat trick during a 4-4 draw against Chicago Fire FC, which concluded with a late equalizer from Derrick Etienne Jr. Elsewhere, the Philadelphia Union moved into a playoff position after a 2-0 victory against CF Montréal. Teenager Cavan Sullivan scored for the Union in his fifth consecutive match, contributing to the team's unbeaten run under interim coach Ryan Richter. While Portland and Toronto experienced high-scoring draws and victories, FC Dallas faced challenges during their return to Toyota Stadium, falling behind early to Sporting Kansas City.
- •Vincent Janssen became the first player to record a hat trick for the Portland Timbers.
- •The Portland Timbers defeated Minnesota United FC with a final score of 5-4.
- •Josh Sargent scored three goals in Toronto FC's 4-4 draw against Chicago Fire FC.
- •Cavan Sullivan scored his fourth league goal of the season for the Philadelphia Union.
- •The Philadelphia Union hold a 6W-0L-2D record under interim coach Ryan Richter.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Janssen's hat trick, Cavan's LeBron salute & more from Matchday 24
"By Charles BoehmMatchday 24: Where to begin?No, really. It was a struggle to decide what should lead off this weekend’s column.The major upset of the reigning Western Conference champions and curren...
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