Timbers Extend Home Unbeaten Run with Gritty Draw Against Sounders

PORTLAND, Ore. — Under the lights at a sold-out Providence Park, the Portland Timbers battled to a hard-earned 1-1 draw against archrivals Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night, marking yet another resilient performance in a demanding stretch of the season. It was Portland’s fifth match in just 15 days, yet they showed no signs of slowing, extending their home unbeaten streak to six matches and holding firm in fourth place in the Western Conference.

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Cascadia Rivalry Delivers Again

The atmosphere was as electric as expected for a Cascadia Cup clash, and the match didn’t disappoint. Seattle opened the scoring in the 30th minute when Albert Rusnák, fed by Danny Musovski, slotted a clinical shot past Portland keeper Maxime Crépeau. But the Timbers, true to their tenacious form, hit back swiftly. Just six minutes later, David Da Costa orchestrated a slick passing sequence with Juan Mosquera before setting up Santiago Moreno, who buried a one-touch finish for his fourth goal of the season.

Moreno’s finish not only ensured Portland walked away with a point—it also added to his growing legacy in the Rose City. With his 20th career goal for the Timbers and a third straight strike at home, Moreno continues to be one of the club’s most reliable attacking options. His consistency this season mirrors the team’s overall strength in offensive depth: the Timbers are now the only MLS side with four players tallying four or more goals in 2025 (Antony, Kevin Kelsy, Felipe Mora, and Moreno).

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Midseason Momentum Building

Portland’s form suggests a team rounding into shape with purpose. They’ve gone unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 league matches (5-1-5), showing composure in tight moments and an ability to recover from setbacks. Despite a grueling schedule, the Timbers have gathered 12 points across their last six home matches, outscoring opponents 10-6 at Providence Park.

David Da Costa continues to be a standout. With his seventh assist of the season—tied for second-most in MLS—he’s now contributed directly to five goals in his last five appearances. Juan Mosquera added his second assist of the season in Saturday’s match, further highlighting the team’s growing chemistry in the final third.

Goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau also deserves credit for keeping the match level, registering five saves to withstand a more aggressive Seattle attack that finished with 14 total shots and six on goal.

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Seattle’s Missed Opportunity

For the Sounders, the match was a mix of frustration and flashes of quality. Despite registering more than double Portland’s shots and controlling significant spells of play, they couldn’t capitalize beyond Rusnák’s first-half strike. Stefan Frei faced just one shot on goal all night—the Moreno finish—and while Seattle’s defensive structure held up well, they couldn’t manufacture a second breakthrough.

Danny Musovski and Rusnák showed promise up top, but the team lacked the finishing touch needed to secure full points on the road. With only one win in their last five, Seattle (5-4-5) sits just below Portland in the Western Conference standings with 20 points.

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What’s Next

Portland’s demanding schedule continues as they travel to face the San Jose Earthquakes in the Round of 16 of the 2025 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20 at PayPal Park, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT, broadcast on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.

Seattle, meanwhile, will look to regroup ahead of their next MLS fixture as the Western Conference playoff race tightens.

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Key Stats Recap

Portland Timbers

• Record: 6-3-5 (23 points), 4th in Western Conference
• Shots: 5 | Shots on Target: 1 | Possession: 46%
• Top Performers: Santiago Moreno (1 goal), David Da Costa (1 assist), Maxime Crépeau (5 saves)

Seattle Sounders

• Record: 5-4-5 (20 points), 5th in Western Conference
• Shots: 14 | Shots on Target: 6 | Possession: 54%
• Top Performers: Albert Rusnák (1 goal), Danny Musovski (1 assist), Stefan Frei (1 save)