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FC Dallas Edge Portland 2-1 With Late Valiente Strike

Logan Farrington and Joaquín Valiente scored as FC Dallas defeated the Portland Timbers 2-1 at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026, despite a late equalizer by Ariel Lassiter.

Quincy Nash

September 13, 20262 min read

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September 13, 2026

FC Dallas Secures Two-Goal Victory

FC Dallas claimed a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The home side controlled the narrative to finish with two goals, while the visitors managed only one, resulting in a decisive win for the Dallas club. This result improved FC Dallas's record to 12-7-6, whereas the Portland Timbers dropped to 9-5-11 on the season.

The match saw three total goals scored, with FC Dallas finding the net twice and Portland answering once.

Goal-by-Goal Breakdown

The scoring sequence began in the 45th minute when Logan Farrington put FC Dallas ahead. The lead held until the 87th minute, when Joaquín Valiente struck for the second goal, extending the advantage for the home team. Portland Timbers responded in stoppage time, specifically in the 90+3rd minute, as Ariel Lassiter scored the lone goal for the visitors.

These three events defined the final tally, with FC Dallas maintaining their lead until the final whistle.

Key Performances and Stats

Statistical highlights from the match revealed a balanced effort in shot volume and defensive resilience. For FC Dallas, Bernard Kamungo registered two total shots, contributing to the team's attacking output. Goalkeeper Daniel provided stability between the posts, recording three saves.

On the other side, Portland Timbers’ Antony was their most active shooter with four total attempts. Their goalkeeper, James Pantemis, matched Daniel’s defensive effort with three saves of his own. These figures underscore the competitive nature of the contest, even as FC Dallas emerged as the victors.

Final Outcome and Records

The final score of 2-1 reflects the goal difference achieved during the ninety minutes plus stoppage time. FC Dallas’s performance secured the three points, moving their record to 12 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws. The Portland Timbers, playing as the visiting team, left Toyota Stadium with a record of 9 wins, 5 losses, and 11 draws.

No other statistical anomalies or additional goals were recorded in this match, confirming the accuracy of the 2-1 final line.

Sources

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Quincy Nash

Quincy Nash covers Prosper high school and area college sports.

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