Evander’s goal and two assists helped Timbers to a 4-4 result on Aug. 24
PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Timbers midfielder Evander has been named to Team of the Matchday for Matchday 29. Evander notched a goal and two assists in Portland’s 4-4 draw against St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday night, scoring a stoppage-time equalizer to level the match for Portland.
Evander’s two assists on Aug. 24 brought his season total to a team-best 15, while adding his 12th goal of the 2024 campaign. With his goal and two assists, the Brazilian reached 21 goals and 20 assists in his career with Portland. He became the fifth player in Timbers’ history to reach 20 or more goals and assists, doing so in a club-record 48 matches (previously set by Diego Valeri at 62 matches). Evander now has a goal contribution in seven consecutive matches, recording five goals and seven assists in that span. Only Valeri has a longer goal-contribution streak, with nine in 2017.
The Timbers next host rivals Seattle Sounders in a Cascadia showdown at 7:30pm PT Saturday, August 31 at Providence Park. The game will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish as well as local radio broadcasts on 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).
The next chapter in the Cascadia rivalry
Portland hosts Seattle on Aug. 31! Timbers to wear Clive Kit for the match!
