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Delgado, Musa Strike as FC Dallas Ties Portland 2-2

Patrickson Delgado and Petar Musa scored for FC Dallas, while Kevin Kelsy and Felipe Mora responded for Portland, resulting in a 2-2 draw at Providence Park on Thursday.

Zane Pennington

July 23, 20262 min read

Soccer Match Drama - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer Match Drama - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 23, 2026

A Late Rally Sees FC Dallas Hold for a Point

FC Dallas managed to salvage a point in a high-scoring affair at Providence Park, securing a 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The visiting squad found itself trailing late in the match before Petar Musa’s strike in the 88th minute leveled the score, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

Despite a late equalizer from Felipe Mora, the final whistle confirmed a split in the points, leaving both teams with their current standings intact.

Goals Define a Tight Contest

The match featured four goals, with momentum shifting back and forth between the two sides. FC Dallas took an early lead just before the half ended, as Patrickson Delgado found the net in the 45th minute plus one second. The Timbers responded in the second half, with Kevin Kelsy finding the back of the net in the 66th minute to tie the game.

However, FC Dallas regained the lead when Petar Musa scored in the 88th minute. Portland refused to yield, with Felipe Mora scoring in the 90th minute plus two seconds to ensure the match ended in a tie.

Key Performances on Display

While the result was shared, individual efforts stood out for both clubs. For the Portland Timbers, Kevin Kelsy was a significant offensive threat, registering five total shots on the day. His efforts contributed to the Timbers' second-half response.

In the net, Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis recorded one save during the contest. On the other side, FC Dallas saw Logan Farrington contribute two total shots, highlighting the attacking depth present in the visiting lineup.

Season Records Remain Unchanged

Following this contest, the Portland Timbers hold a record of 5-3-8. The FC Dallas squad improved their standing to 7-5-4. The match, played in front of 20,184 spectators at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon, concluded without a winner, reflecting the competitive balance between the two teams. Both sides will look to build on their respective performances in upcoming fixtures.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761677

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Zane Pennington

Zane Pennington covers Aubrey high school and area college sports.

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