Austin FC fell 2-0 against Portland Timbers FC on Saturday night at Q2 Stadium to conclude the team’s 2026 season.
Portland took the lead in the third minute through Ariel Lassiter. The Verde & Black almost found a quick response when Jon Gallagher’s shot hit the crossbar.
Christian Ramirez, Guilherme Biro, and Przemysław Płacheta all tested Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis as the game went on. Despite continued pressure on the Portland defense, it was the visitors who found the game’s second goal when Kristoffer Velde scored from 25 yards out.
ATXFC will begin the 2027 MLS Sprint Season at home on February 20 against FC Dallas.
Goal-Scoring Summary
POR (0-1) – Ariel Lassiter (assisted by Vincent Janssen) 3’
POR (0-2) – Kristoffer Velde (assisted by Ian Smith, Cole Bassett) 70’
Match Information
Venue: Q2 Stadium (Austin, TX)
Attendance: 20,738
Weather: Cloudy, 65 degrees
Referee: Victor Rivas
Assistant Referee 1: Nick Uranga
Assistant Referee 2: Meghan Mullen
4th Official: Armando Villarreal
VAR: Ismir Pekmic
AVAR: Kathryn Nesbitt
Statistical source: MLSSoccer.com
Next Match
Austin FC will begin the 2027 MLS Sprint Season on Saturday, February 20, when the Verde & Black will host FC Dallas for a 7:00 p.m. CT kickoff. Click here for full details on the Club’s Sprint Season schedule.
