Timbers Down Cascadia Rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC in 2-0 Shutout Win at Providence Park

June 23, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers defeated Cascadia rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a 2-0 shutout victory on Saturday night at Providence Park, extending their undefeated run to six straight matches. Jonathan Rodríguez opened the scoring in the 26th minute, followed by a goal from Felipe Mora in the 43rd minute to secure the win. Playing in goal, James Pantemis also registered his third clean sheet of the season. With tonight’s win, the Timbers climbed to the sixth spot of the Western Conference standings.

The Timbers Trident

Jonathan Rodríguez scored his eighth goal tonight, tied for second most on the team with Evander. The Uruguayan international has recorded a goal contribution in eight of Portland’s last nine matches (6G, 3A). Felipe Mora recorded his team-leading ninth goal of the 2024 campaign. With his goal tonight, the Chilean striker ranks fourth in most goals scored by any player in Timbers history with 34. Evander tallied his team-leading 10th assist today, also leading the team in points with 26 this season. Notably, the Brazilian midfielder has tallied a goal contribution in seven of Portland’s last eight matches (4G, 6A). Portland is the only team in MLS that has three or more players to have scored eight or more goals this season. Evander is averaging 1.17 goal contributions per 90, while Mora averages 1.05 and Rodríguez averages 0.80. Notably, Evander has assisted Rodríguez three times this season and in back-to-back matches (at SJE, June 19).

Unbeaten in Six

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last six consecutive matches, earning 14 points in that stretch with four wins and two draws. Six straight matches unbeaten marks Portland’s longest streak this year. Portland has earned three shutouts in the unbeaten stretch, with tonight’s being its first at Providence Park in 2024. The Timbers are also undefeated in their last four home matches (W3, D1). With a record of 7-7-6 (27 pts), Portland has climbed into sixth place of the Western Conference standings.

Scoring at Home

This season, Portland has tallied 20 goals at Providence Park, tied for third most home goals scored in the league. With a mark of 4-2-3 at Providence Park, the Timbers have scored in each of their matches at home this year, while notching multiple goals in seven of nine home games. At home, Felipe Mora leads the team in goals scored with six, while Rodríguez has four and Evander…