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Coverage dated November 7, 2026

Portland Timbers clinch playoff spot with win over Austin FC

Headline from The Oregonian

The Portland Timbers secured an MLS Cup playoff berth with a 2-0 road victory, getting goals from Ariel Lassiter and Kristoffer Velde. They will face Dallas in the first round starting Nov. 19.

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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Lassiter scores in 3rd minute, Timbers beat Austin 2-0, clinch playoff spot (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs

  2. KOIN

    Timbers punch ticket to the playoffs with win over Austin FC on MLS Decision Day (opens KOIN)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) - The Portland Timbers clinched their spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs Saturday night. Only a month ago, it seemed out of reach for Marti Cienfuegas' squad. Now, the Timbers are leading a vapor trail right into the postseason.

  3. The Oregonian

    Portland Timbers clinch playoff spot with win over Austin FC (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Portland Timbers secured an MLS Cup playoff berth with a 2-0 road victory, getting goals from Ariel Lassiter and Kristoffer Velde. They will face Dallas in the first round starting Nov. 19.

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