2026 Season

Match Recap: FC Dallas Defeats Portland Timbers 2-1 to Extend Winning Streak to Three Games

MATCH NOTES

  • Logan Farrington scored his ninth goal of the year
  • Shaq Moore registered his second assist of the season
  • Joaquín Valiente recorded a goal and an assist to extend his goal-contribution streak to four matches

FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 12, 2026) – FC Dallas (12-6-7, 43 points) defeats Portland Timbers (9-11-5, 32 points) 2-1 to earn its third consecutive win on Saturday night from Toyota Stadium. Dallas has won three straight for the first time since Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 2020. 

JOACO SEALS THE WIN 

Midfielder Joaquín Valiente scored the ensuing second goal in the 87th minute of the match from a Petar Musa assist. Valiente leads the team in assists (12), key passes (33) and game-winning assists (3). With a goal and an assist Saturday, Valiente extended his goal-contribution streak to four consecutive matches, the longest of his MLS career.

STEPPING UP 

Forward Logan Farrington scored Dallas’ first goal of the night in added time of the first half. The goal marked Farrington’s ninth of the season and 18th of his FC Dallas MLS career. Shaq Moore provided the assist, his second of the season. Dallas is 6-1-1 this season when Farrington scores. 

DANIEL’S BACK 

Goalkeeper Daniel returned in goal for Dallas after missing seven regular season games due to a lower body injury. The Brazilian made four saves in his home debut with the club. Since signing with FC Dallas, Daniel appeared in two matches at Portland Timbers and San Diego. 

THE START OF THE HOME STRETCH

After earning its first win at the newly renovated Toyota Stadium last Saturday against Sporting Kansas City, Dallas begins a three-game home stretch against the Portland Timbers, Austin FC and LAFC.

FC DALLAS ON LOCAL TV

Relive Dallas’ home win over the Portland Timbers on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 7-9 p.m. CT on KDFI More 27.

UP NEXT

FC Dallas hosts instate rival Austin FC on Saturday, Sept. 19 on Hispanic Heritage night, presented by Caterpillar. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will stream on Apple TV. Fans can also listen on the official FC Dallas app or tune in to the radio broadcast through FC Dallas’ interactive live stream on YouTube.

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