Timbers scorch Seattle, delivering a historic 5-1 derby defeat
Returning from the World Cup break, the Seattle Sounders were routed 5-1 by the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field — their worst home performance in MLS history and the first time Seattle allowed five goals at home across competitions in 17 MLS seasons. Kelsy scored twice, with Miller, Bassett and Aravena also finding the net; Hassani Dotson’s 87th-minute header was Seattle’s lone reply. Jordan Morris left the game with an injury at halftime. The blowout highlighted defensive and midfield gaps and sparked questions about needed reinforcements ahead of the summer window, as coach Brian Schmetzer urged improvement.