Mora scores team-leading fifth goal of the year
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers fell to Cascadia rival Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 on Sunday afternoon at Providence Park. Felipe Mora opened the scoring in the 15th minute before the Timbers conceded a goal in each half leading to the loss. Facing a quick turnaround, Portland will return to Providence Park to host the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, May 15.
Today’s Goal Scorers & Playmakers
Felipe Mora scored the opening goal of the match 15 minutes in, tallying his team-leading fifth goal of the season. It marks Mora’s third career goal against Seattle. Jonathan Rodríguez registered his second assist of the season today. Both of his assists this year have been to Mora. Dario Zuparic tallied his first assist of the season today, becoming the 11th player to tally an assist for Portland this year. With today’s goal, the Timbers have scored in their last 15 matches at Providence Park.
Portland Unveils Tillamook as Jersey Sponsor
The Timbers today unveiled Tillamook® as their new front of jersey sponsor in a multiyear deal. The Oregon-based, farmer-owned dairy cooperative made its debut on the Timbers kit in today’s match against Seattle Sounders FC. A long-time partner of the club, the Timbers have represented Tillamook around the stadium since 2014 through activations like the “Cheddar Baby Loaf” that fans know and love, and availability at concessions throughout the stadium.
Looking Ahead This Week
Today’s match was the first of the Timbers’ three-match stretch in a seven-day span. Portland will return to Providence Park for a midweek match against San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, May 15. Portland will then travel to square off against Minnesota United FC for a Saturday matchup on May 18 at Allianz Field.
Goal-Scoring Plays
POR – Felipe Mora (Jonathan Rodríguez, Dario Zuparic), 15th minute: Standing in Portland’s defensive third, Dario Zuparic sent a long ball into the 18-yard box for Jonathan Rodríguez, who controlled it with his chest and set it up for Felipe Mora to finish the play.
SEA – Cristian Roldan (Albert Rusnak) 19th minute: Cristian Roldan dribbled through two Timbers players and fired a right-footed shot from outside the box. The ball took a deflection off Jordan Morris that helped the ball find the back of the next in the lower-left corner of the net.
SEA – Raul Ruidiaz (Obed Vargas) 50th minute: Obed Vargas played a square ball across the top of the box for Raúl Ruidíaz, who curled a first-time shot into the upper-left corner of the goal.
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Notes
- Today’s match marked the first meeting this season between Portland and Seattle and the 120th all-time meeting between the two dating back to the NASL era.
- In the MLS era, the Timbers hold a winning record of 17-16-9 including playoffs and 14-15-9 in just regular season play.
- Before today’s result, the Timbers were unbeaten in six straight matches (4-0-2) against the Sounders.
- Portland will face Seattle twice more this season, one at home (Aug. 31) and the other at Lumen Field (Oct. 19).
- Felipe Mora scored the opening goal of the match 15 minutes in, tallying his team-leading fifth goal of the season.
- It marks Mora’s third career goal against Seattle.
- Jonathan Rodríguez registered his second assist of the season today. Both of his assists have been to Mora.
- Dario Zuparic tallied his first assist of the season today.
- The Timbers have scored a goal in each of their last 15 matches at Providence Park.
- Today’s match was the first of the Timbers’ three-match stretch in a seven-day span before facing San Jose Earthquakes (May 15) at home and Minnesota United (May 18) on the road.
Next Game
With a three-day turnaround, the Timbers are set to host the San Jose Earthquakes on May 15 at Providence Park. The Wednesday match kicks off at 7:30pm PT and will stream live on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish. Local radio broadcasts are available on 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).
Portland Timbers (2-6-4, 10pts) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (3-5-4, 13pts)
May 12, 2024 – Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)
Scoring Summary:
POR: Mora (Rodríguez, Zuparic), 15
SEA: Roldan (Rusnák), 19
SEA: Ruidíaz (Vargas), 50
Misconduct Summary:
SEA: Nouhou (caution), 54
POR: Zuparic (caution), 66
Lineups:
POR: GK Crépeau, D E. Miller (Asprilla, 81), D K. Miller, D Zuparic, D Mosquera, M Chará, M Paredes (Williamson, 67), M Antony (Evander, 55), M Moreno, F Rodríguez, F Mora
Substitutes Not Used: GK Pantemis, D Mabiala, D McGraw, M Ayala, F Fogaça
TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (Moreno, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Moreno, Mora, 1); FOULS: 11 (Mosquera, 3); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 4, SAVES: 3
SEA: GK Frei, D Nouhou, D Bell, D Ragen, D Roldan, M Roldan (Leyva, 90+3), M Paulo (Baker, 76), M Morris (Rothrock, 81), M Rusnák (Teves, 90+3), M Vargas, F Ruidíaz (Musovski, 76)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Thomas, D Hawkins, M Kitahara, M Chu
TOTAL SHOTS: 7 (Ruidíaz, 4); SHOTS ON GOAL: 5 (Ruidíaz, 3); FOULS: 7 (seven players tied, 1); OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 6, SAVES: 1
Referee: Allen Chapman
Assistant Referees: Jeremy Hanson, Stefan Tanaka-Freundt
Fourth Official: Abdou Ndiaye
VAR: Geoff Gamble
Weather: Sunny, 75 degrees
Attendance: 25,218
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial.
