The Portland Timbers<\/a> got back in the win column in a big way Saturday night. A historically big way.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Portland crushed Sporting Kansas City<\/a> by a 6-0 scoreline<\/a>, treating the hometown Providence Park crowd to the club\u2019s largest margin of victory in their MLS history.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Kevin Kelsy<\/a> scored a brace, while additional tallies from Kristoffer Velde<\/a>, Cole Bassett<\/a>, Ariel Lassiter<\/a> and a Jake Davis<\/a> own goal secured the record-breaking result.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Velde got things started in the sixth minute with a long-range blast into the upper right-hand corner.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Kelsy, meanwhile, opened his account on the night by expertly finishing a brilliant give-and-go with David Da Costa<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Not to be outdone, Lassiter got on the scoresheet with a stunning free kick from distance.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n \u2014 Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 10, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n Portland finished Matchday 12 in 11th place in the Western Conference standings, with a 4W-6L-1D record.\u00a0<\/p>\n Three of those wins have come in their last five games.\u00a0<\/p>\n Up next for the Timbers is a Wednesday night visit to CF Montr\u00e9al<\/a> (7:30 pm ET | Apple TV<\/a>) – the first of three remaining matches before the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a> break.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\nQuantity and quality<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
Building momentum<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n