Biting cold, passion in the stands, and one icy goal

Following a 139-day wait, and an extra two days due to Portland's record snowfall, the Timbers returned to regular-season action at a cold and damp Providence Park to mark the beginning of the 2023 MLS season.

Sporting Kansas City made their first appearance in Portland for a season opener—and left defeated, never finding an answer to Juan David Mosquera's sizzling early goal. A log blessing ceremony featuring Timber Jim, an enthusiastic home crowd, and a special anthem performance made the night unforgettable.