After a first half that saw the Portland Timbers dominate possession against the San Jose Earthquakes, both teams remained scoreless. The second half saw the Quakes' Alan Gordon get sent off with his second yellow of the night and left San Jose with ten men.
But it wasn't until the 78th minute that the Timbers were able to break the deadlock. After a foul to Kalif Alhassan just outside the box, team captain Will Johnson lined up a free kick. This is what happened:
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Goals: Timbers vs. Earthquakes - April 14, 2013


Soccer Celebration | June 12-15 in Pioneer Courthouse Square
The Timbers Soccer Celebration will be at Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square this June.! With supporting partners adidas and McDonald’s, the Soccer Celebration will feature interactive activities, local food carts, merchandise stands, fan giveaways as well as live viewings of select FIFA World Cup 26™ matches, all taking place in “Portland’s living room” from June 12-June 15. The events are free to attend for fans of all ages.

Leagues Cup 2026 comes to Portland
Liga MX giants Club Puebla, Club América and Club Tijuana come to Providence Park in August!
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Sawyer Jura called up to U.S. U-20 Men's National Team for June training camp in Bulgaria
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Finn Surman: Journey to Dream | Inside Soccer City
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An in-depth interview with GM Ned Grabavoy
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Jake Zivin and Patrick Harris talk with GM Ned Grabavoy | Timbers Fan Podcast
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Portland Timbers mutually part ways with head coach Phil Neville
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Phil Neville Postgame Press Conference | May 23, 2026 | PORvSJ
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Finn Surman Postgame Press Conference | May 23, 2026 | PORvSJ


