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Farrington, Valiente Lead FC Dallas Past Portland 2-1

Logan Farrington and Joaquín Valiente scored for FC Dallas, who beat the Portland Timbers 2-1 at Toyota Stadium on Sunday. Ariel Lassiter added a late goal for the visitors.

Coralie Oakley

September 13, 20261 min read

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September 13, 2026

A Decisive Home Victory

Logan Farrington provided the critical moment for FC Dallas, securing a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The home side controlled the narrative of the match, ultimately defeating the visitors in a competitive regular-season fixture. The result improves the standings for the Dallas club while extending the struggles of the Portland squad.

Scoring Sequence

The match featured exactly three goals, with FC Dallas taking an early lead before Portland mounted a late response. Logan Farrington struck first for the home team in the 45th minute, putting FC Dallas ahead 1-0. Joaquín Valiente extended the lead late in the second half, scoring in the 87th minute to make it 2-1.

Ariel Lassiter provided a consolation for the Timbers in the 90th minute plus three, but it was not enough to alter the final outcome.

Statistical Highlights

The offensive efforts were spread across key players on both sides. For FC Dallas, Bernard Kamungo recorded two total shots, contributing to the team's attacking threat. Daniel was instrumental in goal, making three saves to secure the win. On the visiting side, Antony was the most active shooter with four total shots, while James Pantemis made three saves for the Portland Timbers.

Final Records

Following the match, FC Dallas improves its record to 12 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws. The Portland Timbers now stand at 9 wins, 5 losses, and 11 draws. The game concluded with the final score of FC Dallas 2, Portland Timbers 1, reflecting the decisive performance by the home supporters and players at Toyota Stadium.

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Coralie Oakley

Coralie Oakley covers Denton high school and area college sports.

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