Portland Timbers 5-4 Minnesota United FC: final score
MLSFinal
Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United FC 5-4 on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in the MLS.
Goals: Vincent Janssen 11' (penalty), Drake Callender 20' (own goal), Vincent Janssen 26', Marcus Caldeira 32', Anthony Markanich 37', Marcus Caldeira 50', Vincent Janssen 55', Kristoffer Velde 71', Tomás Chancalay 90'+2'.
Portland Timbers sit 11th on 34 points.
Minnesota United FC sit 13th on 34 points.
Portland Timbers have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Minnesota United FC have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Portland Timbers won 1, Minnesota United FC won 2, 2 drawn.
- Competition
- MLS
- Start time
- Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10:30 PM (ET)
- Venue
- Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
- Where to watch
- Apple TV (In the United States · ESPN)
The match in numbers
- A 5-4 win for Portland Timbers over Minnesota United FC.
- The first goal came from Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) on 11'.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Goals and cards
20'⚽Drake CallenderOwn goal
Live commentary
- Match ends, Portland Timbers 5, Minnesota United FC 4.
- 90'+8'Second Half ends, Portland Timbers 5, Minnesota United FC 4.
- 90'+7'Foul by Maurice Malone (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+7'Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6'Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+6'Foul by Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+6'Diego Chará (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5'Attempt missed. Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Kyle Duncan.
- 90'+5'Attempt missed. Kyle Duncan (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Morris Duggan with a cross.
- 90'+4'Attempt missed. Kyle Duncan (Minnesota United FC) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Tomás Chancalay with a cross.
- 90'+3'Foul by Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers).
- 90'+3'Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2'Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2'Foul by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+2'Goal! Portland Timbers 5, Minnesota United FC 4. Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Carlos Harvey.
- 90'+1'Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 90'Cole Bassett (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'Foul by Nectarios Triantis (Minnesota United FC).
- 88'Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Carlos Harvey replaces Owen Gene.
- 88'Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Mauricio González replaces Anthony Markanich.
- 83'Offside, Portland Timbers. Jimer Fory is caught offside.
- 82'Foul by Ian Smith (Portland Timbers).
- 82'Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82'Substitution, Portland Timbers. Ian Smith replaces David da Costa.
- 81'Substitution, Portland Timbers. Joel Waterman replaces Eric Miller.
- 81'Antony (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 81'Foul by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC).
- 78'Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Maurice Malone replaces Kelvin Yeboah.
- 78'Attempt missed. Tomás Chancalay (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Anthony Markanich with a cross.
- 76'Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76'Foul by Kyle Duncan (Minnesota United FC).
- 76'Foul by David da Costa (Portland Timbers).
- 76'Kyle Duncan (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74'Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card.
- 74'Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74'Foul by Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC).
- 72'Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Tomás Chancalay replaces Marcus Caldeira.
- 72'Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Nectarios Triantis replaces Wil Trapp.
- 71'Goal! Portland Timbers 5, Minnesota United FC 3. Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Antony following a fast break.
- 69'Substitution, Portland Timbers. Antony replaces Ariel Lassiter.
- 68'Substitution, Portland Timbers. Diego Chará replaces Vincent Janssen.
- 68'Cole Bassett (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 68'Foul by Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC).
- 63'David da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63'Foul by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC).
- 62'Foul by Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers).
- 62'Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55'Goal! Portland Timbers 4, Minnesota United FC 3. Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ariel Lassiter following a fast break.
- 53'Foul by David da Costa (Portland Timbers).
- 53'Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53'Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Anthony Markanich.
- 53'Attempt blocked. Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Cole Bassett.
- 52'Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 50'Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Minnesota United FC 3. Marcus Caldeira (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.
- 50'Attempt saved. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by James Pantemis (Portland Timbers). Assisted by Jefferson Díaz.
- 48'Foul by Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers).
- 48'Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47'Attempt missed. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Owen Gene.
- 45'Second Half begins Portland Timbers 3, Minnesota United FC 2.
- 45'+9'First Half ends, Portland Timbers 3, Minnesota United FC 2.
- 45'+8'Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+8'Foul by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC).
- 45'+8'Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by Vincent Janssen.
- 45'+7'Finn Surman (Portland Timbers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+7'Foul by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers).
- 45'+7'Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+3'Foul by Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers).
- 45'+3'Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2'Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Morris Duggan.
- 45'Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 45'Offside, Portland Timbers. Vincent Janssen is caught offside.
- 43'Attempt saved. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by James Pantemis (Portland Timbers). Assisted by Marcus Caldeira with a headed pass.
- 43'Attempt blocked. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Boxall.
- 42'Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Vincent Janssen following a fast break.
- 37'Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Minnesota United FC 2. Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Kelvin Yeboah.
- 37'Substitution, Portland Timbers. Joao Ortiz replaces José Caicedo because of an injury.
- 35'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 34'Delay in match because of an injury José Caicedo (Portland Timbers).
- 34'Foul by Cole Bassett (Portland Timbers).
- 34'Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33'José Caicedo (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 33'Foul by Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC).
- 32'Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Minnesota United FC 1. Marcus Caldeira (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra.
- 32'Foul by Finn Surman (Portland Timbers).
- 32'Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31'Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box following a corner.
- 31'Corner, Portland Timbers. Conceded by Wil Trapp.
- 31'Attempt blocked. David da Costa (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Cole Bassett.
- 30'David da Costa (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30'Foul by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC).
- 26'Goal! Portland Timbers 3, Minnesota United FC 0. Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by David da Costa.
- 25'Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25'Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC).
- 24'Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 23'Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23'Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 22'Attempt missed. Cole Bassett (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kristoffer Velde following a fast break.
- 20'Own Goal by Drake Callender, Minnesota United FC. Portland Timbers 2, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 20'Ariel Lassiter (Portland Timbers) hits the bar with a left footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Vincent Janssen.
- 19'Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19'Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 18'Attempt saved. Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by James Pantemis (Portland Timbers). Assisted by Kyle Duncan.
- 18'Foul by Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers).
- 18'Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 16'Cole Bassett (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 16'Foul by Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC).
- 16'Attempt missed. Owen Gene (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 11'Goal! Portland Timbers 1, Minnesota United FC 0. Vincent Janssen (Portland Timbers) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.
- 10'Penalty Portland Timbers. Cole Bassett draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 10'Penalty conceded by Morris Duggan (Minnesota United FC) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 10'Attempt saved. Jimer Fory (Portland Timbers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Drake Callender (Minnesota United FC). Assisted by Vincent Janssen.
- 5'Attempt blocked. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Markanich.
- 5'Foul by Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC).
- 5'Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5'Kelvin Yeboah (Minnesota United FC) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra.
- 4'Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by James Pantemis.
- 4'Attempt saved. Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by James Pantemis (Portland Timbers). Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra with a cross.
- 3'Corner, Minnesota United FC. Conceded by James Pantemis.
- 2'Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 2'Foul by Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers).
Commentary: ESPN
Starting lineups
Portland Timbers · 4-3-3
Substitutes
Minnesota United FC · 3-4-1-2
Substitutes
Game stats
PORMIN
49.8Possession (%)50.2
11Shots17
5Shots on target8
4Corners3
12Fouls18
1Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Offsides0
4Saves1
Last 5 games
Portland Timbers
L@ Chicago Fire FC2-1Aug 16, 2026
WSan Diego FC3-1Aug 19, 2026
D@ LAFC1-1Aug 22, 2026
LAustin FC2-1Aug 29, 2026
WMinnesota United FC5-4Sep 5, 2026
Minnesota United FC
D@ Real Salt Lake1-1Aug 15, 2026
LAtlanta United FC2-1Aug 19, 2026
W@ San Jose Earthquakes5-1Aug 22, 2026
DOrlando City SC3-3Aug 29, 2026
L@ Portland Timbers5-4Sep 5, 2026
Head-to-head record
1
Portland
2
Draws
2
Minnesota
Last meetings
Apr 18, 2026Minnesota United FC2 – 0Portland Timbers
Aug 30, 2025Minnesota United FC1 – 1Portland Timbers
Jul 19, 2025Portland Timbers1 – 1Minnesota United FC
Jun 29, 2024Portland Timbers3 – 2Minnesota United FC
May 18, 2024Minnesota United FC2 – 1Portland Timbers
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver | 30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | +32 | 55 | DLDDW |
| 2 |  St. Louis | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | +15 | 51 | WWWDL |
| 3 |  Dallas | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | +8 | 51 | DWLWD |
| 4 |  San Jose | 30 | 13 | 9 | 8 | +10 | 48 | DWDDD |
| 5 |  Houston | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +2 | 47 | DLDDD |
| 6 |  LAFC | 31 | 12 | 10 | 9 | +15 | 46 | DLDWD |
| 7 |  Seattle | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | +2 | 42 | WWWLD |
| 8 |  LA Galaxy | 31 | 10 | 10 | 11 | -9 | 40 | WWLWD |
| 9 |  Colorado | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 39 | DLDDD |
| 10 |  Salt Lake | 30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | -3 | 36 | LWLDW |
| 11 |  Portland | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | -5 | 34 | LWDLW |
| 12 |  San Diego | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | -3 | 34 | DDLDD |
| 13 |  Minnesota | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | -8 | 34 | DLWDL |
| 14 |  Austin | 30 | 7 | 10 | 13 | -18 | 31 | DDLLL |
| 15 |  Kansas City | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | -39 | 22 | WLDLL |
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FAQ
What was the score in Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United FC?
Portland Timbers beat Minnesota United FC 5-4 on Saturday, September 5 (MLS).
Who scored in Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United FC?
Goals: Vincent Janssen 11', Drake Callender 20' (og), Vincent Janssen 26', Marcus Caldeira 32', Anthony Markanich 37', Marcus Caldeira 50', Vincent Janssen 55', Kristoffer Velde 71' and Tomás Chancalay 90'+2'.
When do Portland Timbers play next?
Portland Timbers play Charlotte FC on Saturday, October 24 at 10:30 PM (ET).
When do Minnesota United FC play next?
Minnesota United FC play Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 PM (ET).
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