Portland Timbers 2-3 FC Cincinnati final score - 16 August 2025, Major League Soccer

Rubiel Vazquez signals a free kick to Portland in their own half.

Cincinnati have a goal kick.

Portland are pushing forward but Antony Alves Santos's finish is wide of the goal.

Rubiel Vazquez awards the away team a throw-in.

Free kick for Portland in their own half.

Throw-in for Portland close to the penalty box.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Cincinnati make their fifth substitution with Gerardo Valenzuela replacing Stiven Jimenez.

The away team replace DeAndre Yedlin with Alvas Powell.

Rubiel Vazquez awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

Portland's Omir Fernandez misses with an attempt on goal.

Portland have been awarded a corner by Rubiel Vazquez.

Throw-in high up the field for Portland in Portland, OR.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Can Portland get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Cincinnati's half?

Throw-in for Portland in the half of Cincinnati.

Rubiel Vazquez awards Cincinnati a goal kick.

In Portland, OR, Kevin Kelsy (Portland) misses the target with a header.

Felipe Mora is on a sub for David Ayala for Portland.

Free kick Portland.

Ball goes out of play for a Cincinnati goal kick.

In Portland, OR Portland attack through David Ayala. The finish is off target, however.

Portland have been awarded a corner by Rubiel Vazquez.

Phil Neville (Portland) is making a third substitution, with Omir Fernandez replacing Ariel Lassister.

Portland make their second substitution with Dario Zuparic replacing Kamal Miller.

Cincinnati have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Portland.

Corner awarded to Portland.

Cincinnati's Pavel Bucha gets in a shot on goal at Providence Park. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Cincinnati needs to be cautious. Portland have an attacking throw-in.

Portland have been awarded a corner by Rubiel Vazquez.

The away team has substituted Miles Robinson with Teenage Hadebe. Pat Noonan is thus making his third change.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Miles Robinson.

Cincinnati's Kei Kamara has run offside.

In Portland, OR Cincinnati drive forward through Kei Kamara. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Free kick for Portland in the half of Cincinnati.

In Portland, OR a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Roman Celentano returns to the field for Cincinnati after picking up a slight injury.

The match at Providence Park has been interrupted briefly for a check on Roman Celentano, who is down injured.

Kei Kamara (Cincinnati) strikes – and hits the bar! Ohhhh so close!

Goal! Portland now trail just 2-3 thanks to a Kevin Kelsy spot-kick.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Portland pushes forward through Ariel Lassister, whose finish on goal is saved.

Throw-in for Portland close to the penalty box.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Portland, OR.

Cincinnati to take a throw-in in Portland territory.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a Portland throw-in in Cincinnati's half.

In Portland, OR a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Cristhian Paredes (Portland) gets booked by Rubiel Vazquez, and will miss the next match due to the number of yellow cards received this season.

Free kick for Cincinnati in the half of Portland.

Kei Kamara is replacing Kevin Denkey for Cincinnati at Providence Park.

The away team replace Ender Echenique with Kenji Mboma Dem.

Throw-in Portland.

Cristhian Paredes is replacing Joao Ortiz for the home team.

Goal kick for Cincinnati at Providence Park.

Portland are coming forward and Ariel Lassister gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Can Portland capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Cincinnati's half?

Portland awarded a free kick in their own half.

Portland have a goal kick.

Lukas Engel for Cincinnati gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Corner awarded to Cincinnati.

Throw-in for Cincinnati in their own half.

Goal kick for Cincinnati at Providence Park.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a Portland throw-in in Cincinnati's half.

Can Cincinnati get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Portland's half?

Portland have a dangerous throw-in.

Portland awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Rubiel Vazquez.

Cincinnati drives forward and Kevin Denkey gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

The first-half has ended.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Portland, OR.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a free kick to Portland.

Miles Robinson (Cincinnati) has received a yellow card from Rubiel Vazquez.

Cincinnati needs to be cautious. Portland have an attacking throw-in.

Kevin Kelsy for Portland is whistled offside.

Antony Alves Santos for Portland drives towards goal at Providence Park. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Ball safe as Portland is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball goes out of play for a Cincinnati goal kick.

Portland's Kevin Kelsy breaks free at Providence Park. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Portland's Kevin Kelsy is on target but unsuccessful.

Free kick for Portland in their own half.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a throw-in for Cincinnati, close to Portland's area.

Cincinnati have been awarded a corner by Rubiel Vazquez.

Portland are back in the match in Portland, OR. Kevin Kelsy has scored to make it 1-3. That's a fine assist from Ariel Lassister.

Goal! Evander extends Cincinnati's lead to 0-3. Matt Miazga with an assist there.

Throw-in for Portland in the half of Cincinnati.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a free kick to Cincinnati in their own half.

Corner awarded to Portland.

Rubiel Vazquez awards Portland a goal kick.

Cincinnati's Ender Echenique gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Can Portland capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Portland to take a throw-in in Cincinnati territory.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Portland awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal! Cincinnati extend their lead to 0-2 through Pavel Bucha. Evander instrumental with a fine assist.

Free kick Portland.

Throw-in for Cincinnati in their own half.

Throw-in for Cincinnati at Providence Park.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Portland close to the penalty box.

Free kick for Cincinnati in their own half.

Portland's Kevin Kelsy has been booked in Portland, OR.

Throw-in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati take a 0-1 lead thanks to Kevin Denkey. Great play from Pavel Bucha to set up the goal.

Kevin Kelsy (Portland) gets in a header – but the strike hits the post! Ohhhh so close.

Portland push forward at Providence Park and Kevin Kelsy gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Cincinnati defence.

Free kick for Portland in their own half.

Throw-in high up the field for Cincinnati in Portland, OR.

Cincinnati awarded a free kick in their own half.

Rubiel Vazquez signals a free kick to Portland in their own half.

Rubiel Vazquez awards the away team a throw-in.

Both teams haven't won their last match in MLS.

Portland Timbers scores 1.57 goals when playing at home and FC Cincinnati scores 1.54 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams lost their last match.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Portland Timbers and FC Cincinnati is 0.67.

Average number of goals in meetings between Portland Timbers and FC Cincinnati is 2.67.

Portland Timbers scores 0.67 goals in a match against FC Cincinnati and FC Cincinnati scores 2 goals against Portland Timbers (on average).

In the last 3 meetings Portland Timbers won 1, FC Cincinnati won 2, 0 draws.

FC Cincinnati have lost just 1 of their last 3 games against Portland Timbers (in all competitions).

Portland Timbers's performance of the last 5 matches is better than FC Cincinnati's.

In MLS, FC Cincinnati has better performance than Portland Timbers.

When FC Cincinnati is down 1-0 away, they win 20% of their matches.

When Portland Timbers is down 0-1 home, they win 25% of their matches.

When FC Cincinnati leads 0-1 away, they win in 83% of their matches.

When Portland Timbers leads 1-0 at home, they win in 72% of their matches.

On their last meeting FC Cincinnati won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was FC Cincinnati.

Portland Timbers wins 26% of halftimes, FC Cincinnati wins 31%.

Portland Timbers wins 1st half in 26% of their matches, FC Cincinnati in 31% of their matches.

Portland Timbers have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

Jimer Fory has more yellow cards (8) than any other player at Portland Timbers. DeAndre Yedlin has collected 5 for FC Cincinnati.

David Pereira Da Costa has assisted the most goals for Portland Timbers with 6. Evander is FC Cincinnati's biggest assister (6).

Antony is Portland Timbers's top scorer with 6 goals. Evander has scored 15 times for FC Cincinnati.

FC Cincinnati haven't scored in 3 of their 14 away matches in MLS this season.

Portland Timbers haven't scored in 1 of their 13 home matches in MLS this season.

FC Cincinnati have lost none of their last 6 away matches.

Did you know that FC Cincinnati scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that Portland Timbers scores 21% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?