Timbers Edge Dynamo 3-1 as Janssen Seals Victory at Providence Park

Result and Venue

The Portland Timbers secured a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo FC on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The match took place at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, where the home side controlled the outcome against the visiting Texans. The final scoreline reflects a decisive performance by the Timbers, who outscored the Dynamo in a contest that saw four total goals recorded.

Goal Sequence

David da Costa opened the scoring for the home team in the 25th minute, giving Portland an early lead. The first half ended with the Timbers holding their advantage. In the second half, Kristoffer Velde extended the lead for Portland in the 65th minute.

Houston Dynamo FC responded quickly, with Agustín Bouzat finding the net in the 71st minute to narrow the gap to one goal. However, Vincent Janssen restored the two-goal cushion for Portland in the 78th minute, ensuring the final result remained a 3-1 win for the hosts.

Statistical Highlights

The offensive efforts were led by Ian Smith of the Portland Timbers, who registered three total shots on goal. For the Houston Dynamo FC, Lawrence Ennali contributed two total shots. On the defensive side, goalkeeper Jonathan Bond made four saves for Houston, though it was not enough to prevent the defeat.

The statistical breakdown highlights the disparity in finishing opportunities between the two sides during the 90 minutes.

Post-Match Records

Following this match, the Portland Timbers improved their season record to 12 wins, 7 losses, and 14 draws. The Houston Dynamo FC now stand at 14 wins, 9 losses, and 10 draws. This result adds to the ongoing season totals for both clubs in the league standings. The match concluded without any additional goals or stoppage-time changes to the final tally of four goals.

Sources

ESPN