Lassiter, Velde both score for Portland; Pantemis earns clean sheet
AUSTIN, Texas – The Portland Timbers clinched a spot in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs Saturday night with a commanding 2-0 victory over Austin FC at Q2 Stadium.
Ariel Lassiter scored a goal in the first half, Kristoffer Velde scored a golazo in the second half and James Pantemis made seven saves to earn the clean sheet.
The win marked Portland's fourth straight and fifth straight match unbeaten.
Full recap and boxscore to follow.
