The Portland Timbers have stretched their unbeaten run to five games with a big 4-2 win over Sporting Kansas City. The win got even better with forward Jonathan Rodriguez coming back to play, who really made things happen on the field. Getting him back from being hurt has helped the team score more goals and got everyone feeling good about playing again.
- Jonathan Rodriguez is back from being injured helping the team score more.
- Phil Neville has got the Timbers up to 4th place in the Western Conference.
- The Timbers haven’t lost in five games now.
Jonathan Rodriguez’s Big Return
Getting Jonathan Rodriguez back has really changed things for the Portland Timbers. He’s always been good at scoring goals showing what he can do at teams like Club América and Al-Nassr. Having him on the field has really helped the Timbers do better lately giving them more ways to score and making everyone feel like they can win when they play.
Portland Timbers beat Sporting KC 4-2 on the road. Now five straight matches unbeaten
– Three wins
– Two clean sheets
– Jonathan Rodriguez returns from injury to make season debut today
– Up to 4th in the WestImportant and impressive run of form for Phil Neville’s side https://t.co/yWc4QQuwJV
— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
April 13, 2025
Phil Neville’s Smart Managing
Since Phil Neville took over the Portland Timbers have been really tough to beat and playing smart. Neville who used to coach the England women’s team, knows a lot about winning games. He likes making sure the team defends well and can score quick when they get the chance which is why they’re doing so good right now with three wins and not letting in any goals in two of their last five games.
Portland Timbers Moving Up in MLS
Beating Sporting Kansas City shows how good the Timbers are getting and proves they can compete with anyone. They got experienced players and young guys who are really good, and the Portland Timbers look like they can keep winning more games in Major League Soccer. If you want to know more about the Portland Timbers and how they’re doing lately, go to Portland Timbers Overview. You can also learn about how Sporting Kansas City is doing this season at Sporting Kansas City Insights. And if you want to see where everyone is in MLS and how other teams are doing check out MLS Overview.
