History! Vincent Janssen scores first Portland Timbers hat trick
By Dylan ButlerWATCH: Vincent Janssen makes hat trick history for Portland Timbers!It took Vincent Janssen no time to enter the Portland Timbers' record books.In just his fourth match since signing in...
Vincent Janssen scored a hat trick in his debut match for the Portland Timbers, becoming the club's first player to achieve the feat in MLS history. The 32-year-old Dutch international, who signed with the Timbers in late July, led the line in a thrilling 5-4 victory over Minnesota United FC at Providence Park. Janssen, who previously played for Royal Antwerp, scored his first goal in the 11th minute from the penalty spot, extended Portland's lead to 3-0 with another goal in the 26th minute, and secured the historic hat trick in the 55th minute after a feed from Ariel Lassiter.
Janssen's impressive performance contributed to the Timbers securing three crucial points in their quest for the seventh playoff spot.
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