Austin FC beat Portland Timbers 2-1 in MLS, using a compact 3-4-2-1 shape to turn a relatively even contest into an efficient away win. Portland’s 4-3-3 produced more attempts, with 13 shots and five on target, while their 1.73 xG exceeded Austin’s 1.24, but the home side could not translate that territorial balance into the result. Possession was split at 50.0% apiece, underlining that Austin’s success came through sharper execution in the decisive moments rather than control of the ball. Antony Alves scored Portland’s goal, but Oleksandr Svatok and Facundo Torres supplied the two Austin strikes. Austin goalkeeper faced five shots on target and recorded an 80.0% save percentage, compared with Portland’s 33.33% from three efforts faced. Portland’s goalkeeper also conceded 0.71 goals more than expected from post-shot xG. Austin leave Portland with three MLS points.