Goalkeeper James Pantemis makes six saves to pick up his fifth shutout of 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. – In their home finale, the Portland Timbers played FC Dallas to a 0-0 draw on Sunday evening at Providence Park. Making his first start since July 20, James Pantemis made seven saves en route to his fifth shutout of the season. Portland nearly found the winner on a Dario Zuparic header deep into second-half stoppage time but the attempt was narrowly saved off the line as both sides ended up splitting the points.
Already qualified for a spot in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs, Portland will close its regular season campaign against Cascadia rival Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field on MLS Decision Day, October 19.
Playoffs Clinched
With one match left in the regular season, Portland sits 9th in the Western Conference standings (46 pts). The Timbers clinched a spot in the Audi 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs last night after Austin FC fell 2-1 to LA Galaxy. Portland’s postseason berth marks its eighth in club history and first since 2021. Notably, it will mark the teams’ first playoff run with Head Coach Phil Neville.
Numbers at Providence Park
The Timbers completed their 17-game home schedule with a record of 9-3-5. When playing at Providence Park, Portland has outscored opponents 39-25. The team scored at least one goal in 15 of its 17 home matches this season. Notably, the 39 goals at home are the most in a single season in club history. Prior to their home loss against Austin FC on Oct. 2, the Timbers had gone unbeaten in 12 consecutive matches (10-0-2) at Providence Park, including Leagues Cup 2024 play.
Evander Wins Supporters’ Player of the Year
Setting several new club records this season, Evander was voted the Supporters’ Player of the Year today. With 15 goals and 18 assists in the 2024 campaign, the Brazilian has recorded a team and league-leading 33 goal contributions. Of his 33 goal contributions, 20 (8G, 12A) were tallied at home. Notably, Evander’s 33 goal contributions mark a new club record, surpassing Diego Valeri’s 2017 MVP season record of 32. He also became the fifth player in MLS history and the first since Carlos Vela in 2019 to record at least 15 goals and 15 assists in a single season. The midfielder’s 18 assists also mark a new club record, and are currently second most in the league, trailing only Luciano Acosta (19).
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Notes
- The Timbers (12-11-10, 46pts) sit in ninth place in the Western Conference standings.
- Portland clinched a playoff berth for the eighth time in club history.
- It marks Portland’s first postseason qualification since 2021.
- The Timbers will play its final regular season match of the 2024 campaign on Saturday, Oct. 16 against Cascadia rival Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field for Decision Day.
- Evander was named the Supporters’ Player of the Year today.
- Evander recorded a match-high seven chances created and 10 possessions won.
- Goalkeeper James Pantemis made his 14th appearance of the season today, and his first since July 20 at LA Galaxy.
- Pantemis kept his fifth clean sheet of the season.
- Pantemis logged seven saves in today’s match, his most in a game since Oct. 23, 2021.
- Portland earned its seventh shutout of the year, including Leagues Cup play.
- Five of Portland’s seven clean sheets have come at home this year.
Next Game
Following the FIFA international break from Oct. 7 – Oct. 15, the Timbers will close out the regular season with a Decision Day tilt against Seattle Sounders on October 19 at Lumen Field. The game is scheduled to kick off at 6pm PT and 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).
Portland Timbers (12-11-10, 46pts) vs. FC Dallas (10-15-8, 38pts)
October 6, 2024 – Providence Park (Portland, Ore.)
Scoring Summary:
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Misconduct Summary:
POR: Miller (caution), 5
DAL: Illarramendi (caution), 25
DAL: Ntsabeleng (caution), 56
DAL: Farfan (caution), 81
POR: Mosquera (caution), 84
Lineups:
POR: GK Pantemis, D Bravo (E. Miller, 72), D K. Miller (Araujo, 64), D Zuparic, D Mosquera, M Ayala (Paredes, 64), M Chara ©, M RodrÃguez, M Evander, M Moreno (Antony, 64), F Mora
Substitutes Not Used: GK Crépeau, D Surman, D McGraw, M Williamson, F Ikoba
TOTAL SHOTS: 19 (RodrÃguez, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 7 (Mora, 3); FOULS: 10 (Miller, RodrÃguez, Evander, 2); OFFSIDES: 4; CORNER KICKS: 2, SAVES: 7
DAL: GK Maurer, D Junqua, D Farfan, D Ibeagha, D Arriola ©, M Lletget (Dalgado, 90+3), M Illarramendi, M Show, F Kamungo (Ansah, 85), F Farrington (Ferreira, 75), F Velasco (Ntsabeleng, 45)
Substitutes Not Used: GK Carrera, D Sealy, D Tafari, D Gonzalez, F Musa
TOTAL SHOTS: 18 (Kamungo, Farrington, 4) SHOTS ON GOAL: 7 (Kamungo, Lletget, 2); FOULS: 15 (Show, 4); OFFSIDES: 3; CORNER KICKS: 8; SAVES: 6
Referee: Armando Villarreal
Assistant Referees: Micheal Barwegen, Jeffrey Swartzel
Fourth Official: Matt Thompson
VAR: Jorge González
Attendance: 24,169
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial.
