Kelsy tallied three goals and one assist over Portland’s last two matches
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers forward Kevin Kelsy has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchdays 16 and 17, the league announced today. Kelsy notched two goals and an assist on Matchday 16 to surge the Timbers to a 5-1 road win over rival Seattle Sounders FC and scored a game-tying goal at home against FC Dallas on Matchday 17 to help secure a point for Portland.
Kelsy with a brace against Seattle
Kelsy tallies a goal versus FC Dallas
With his goal against Dallas on Wednesday night, Kelsy recorded his team-leading eighth goal of the 2026 campaign. Eight goals this season marks a new career MLS high for the Venezuelan striker. Notably, Kelsy has registered four goal contributions (3G, 1A) in Portland’s last two matches. With 12 goal contributions (8G, 4A) in 906 minutes played this season, the 21-year-old is averaging 1.99 points per 90 minutes.
The Timbers remain at home and will host Real Salt Lake on Pride Night, presented by SeatGeek, this Saturday, July 25 (TICKETS). Kickoff from Providence Park is set for 7:30pm PT on Apple TVÂ in English and Spanish with local radio broadcasts on 105.1 FM The Fan (English) and La GranD 93.5 FM/1150AM (Spanish).
