Timbers Win Leagues Cup Finale In Marti Cifuentes' Debut

At Providence Park, Portland, Oregon:  


In a battle of clubs already eliminated from the 2026 Leagues Cup, Kevin Kelsy (40'), Antony (64'), and Arie Lassiter (77') each scored once as the Portland Timbers defeated visiting Club Tijuana 3-1 on Thursday in Marti Cifuentes' debut as Portland's head coach.  


Mourad El Ghezouani scored for the Xolos in the 19th minute.  


The Timbers will return to Major League Soccer action this coming Sunday as they visit the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field at 3:00 PM Pacific Time (Apple TV/KRSK Radio 105.1 FM, 1080 AM) 

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