Minnesota United beats Portland Timbers 2-0

Chancalay and Yeboah score goals in Minnesota's third straight win

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:38am by

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Minnesota United soccer match, with players and the field fractured into sharp, overlapping shapes in shades of blue, green, and white, conveying the dynamic energy of the game.Minnesota United's dynamic attack overwhelms the Portland Timbers in a decisive victory.Portland Today

Minnesota United defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 on Saturday night, with Tomás Chancalay and Kelvin Yeboah each scoring a goal for the home team. Minnesota has now won three games in a row and is unbeaten in its last four matches, while the Timbers have lost five of their last seven games.

Why it matters

This win continues Minnesota United's strong start to the season and keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. For the Timbers, the loss is another setback in what has been a disappointing campaign so far as they try to bounce back from their recent five-game winless streak.

The details

Chancalay opened the scoring in the 16th minute, finishing off a pass from Jefferson Diaz. Yeboah then doubled Minnesota's lead in the 60th minute, tapping in a cross from Chancalay on the counter-attack. Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender recorded his third shutout of the season, making two saves, while Portland's James Pantemis made five saves in the losing effort.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 19, 2026.
  • Chancalay scored in the 16th minute to give Minnesota a 1-0 lead.
  • Yeboah scored in the 60th minute to make it 2-0 for Minnesota.

The players

Tomás Chancalay

A midfielder for Minnesota United who scored the opening goal and provided an assist in the win.

Kelvin Yeboah

A forward for Minnesota United who scored the second goal of the game, his second consecutive game with a goal.

Drake Callender

The goalkeeper for Minnesota United who recorded his third shutout of the season.

James Pantemis

The goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers who made five saves in the losing effort.

Jefferson Diaz

A midfielder for Minnesota United who provided the assist on Chancalay's opening goal.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough match against a good Portland team, but the guys really stepped up and played a complete game. I'm proud of the effort and the result.”

— Adrian Heath, Head Coach, Minnesota United

What’s next

Minnesota United will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Seattle Sounders next weekend, while the Timbers will try to bounce back at home against the San Jose Earthquakes.

The takeaway

This win solidifies Minnesota United's position in the Western Conference playoff race, while the Timbers continue to struggle to find consistency this season. The performance of Chancalay and Yeboah will be key for Minnesota as they aim to maintain their strong start to the year.