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Late Goals Seal 2-2 Draw Between Portland and FC Dallas

FC Dallas and Portland Timbers exchanged late strikes to finish 2-2 at Providence Park on Thursday.

Pierce Nash

July 23, 20261 min read

Soccer Match Drama - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer Match Drama - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 23, 2026

Late Drama at Providence Park

A total of four goals were scored in the final stages of play as FC Dallas and the Portland Timbers played to a 2-2 draw at Providence Park. The result keeps both teams' records intact as they continue their respective campaigns, with the visiting side from Texas avoiding a loss on the road.

Goal Sequence

The match featured a back-and-forth scoring pattern that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. FC Dallas struck first just before halftime, with Patrickson Delgado finding the net in the 46th minute, capitalizing on the extra time added to the first half. The Timbers responded in the second half, with Kevin Kelsy leveling the score at the 66th-minute mark.

The contest remained deadlocked until the closing moments. Petar Musa restored FC Dallas's lead in the 88th minute, seemingly setting up a victory for the visitors. However, the Timbers refused to yield, with Felipe Mora scoring an equalizer in the 92nd minute of stoppage time to salvage a point for the home crowd.

Statistical Notes

Kevin Kelsy was the most active attacker for Portland, registering five total shots on the day. For FC Dallas, Logan Farrington led the offensive charge with two total shots. Portland goalkeeper James Pantemis recorded one save during the match.

Season Standing

Following this tie, the Portland Timbers hold a record of 5-3-8, while FC Dallas sits at 7-5-4. The match drew an attendance of 20,184 spectators to the Portland venue on Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761677

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Pierce Nash

Pierce Nash covers Fort Worth high school and area college sports.

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