After a first half that saw the Portland Timbers dominate possession against the San Jose Earthquakes, both teams remained scoreless. The second half saw the Quakes' Alan Gordon get sent off with his second yellow of the night and left San Jose with ten men.
But it wasn't until the 78th minute that the Timbers were able to break the deadlock. After a foul to Kalif Alhassan just outside the box, team captain Will Johnson lined up a free kick. This is what happened:
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Goals: Timbers vs. Earthquakes - April 14, 2013
Inspired by the past, made for today
A capsule collection made to keep the spirit of Soccer City USA Alive. Available for a limited time online and in-stadium.
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4:54"It was a special goal" | Santiago Moreno on his spectacular goal and celebrating with his mom
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"I think we were sound defensively" | Maxime Crépeau on the win and cleansheet against SKC
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"I felt as though it was a really important victory" | Phil Neville on win over SKC and team's play
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HIGHLIGHTS | Portland Timbers vs. Sporting Kansas City | May 10, 2025
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RECAP | Moreno golazo, team defense deliver for Portland Timbers in 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City
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GOLAZO | Santiago Moreno scores a stunner, celebrates with mom in the stands for Mother's Day
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Ariel Lassiter writes letter to younger self | The Pathway, presented by Allstate
