Portland Timbers delivered a commanding 5–1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC in an MLS clash that exposed the hosts' defensive fragility. The visitors dominated with 52% possession and a decisive 2.24 xG advantage, translating clinical finishing into a comprehensive win. Kevin Kelsy struck twice, with Cole Bassett, Kamal Miller, and Alexander Aravena adding further goals as Portland's 4-1-4-1 setup controlled the tempo. Seattle, operating in 4-2-3-1, managed only 0.53 xG from 11 shots despite 48% possession, while their goalkeeper faced ten shots on target and saved just 50% of them, conceding 3.15 post-shot xG. Portland's custodian proved far more assured, saving 83% of attempts faced. The disparity in shot accuracy—Portland converting at a higher rate—underlined Timbers' superiority across both phases. Rosendo Mendoza oversaw the contest as referee. Portland's clinical finishing compounds Seattle's mounting defensive concerns.