Velde has a goal and an assist, Pantemis has 5 saves as Timbers beat San Diego 3-1

In a match played on Saturday night, the Portland Timbers secured a 3-1 victory over San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium. Kristoffer Velde was instrumental in the triumph, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Ariel Lassiter and David Da Costa also found the back of the net, while goalkeeper CJ dos Santos made five crucial saves for San Diego.

Velde opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a well-placed shot from 25 yards out that slid past the outstretched fingers of dos Santos. Two goals were added by Lassiter and Da Costa before the break, giving the Timbers a 2-1 lead. San Diego's Gabriel Pirani equalized just before halftime, but Da Costa sealed the win with a goal in the 68th minute.