Toronto takes down the Timbers 3-0 for rare home win
Toronto FC defender Sigurd Rosted (17) and Toronto FC forward Tyrese Spicer (16) celebrate after Spicer scored against the Portland Timbers during second half MLS action in Toronto, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Credit: AP
TORONTO — Alonso Coello and Tyrese Spicer each scored to help injury-depleted Toronto beat the Portland Timbers 3-0 on Saturday night.
Toronto (4-10-5) snapped a five-game winless run (0-4-1) at home. Before Saturday, it had collected just five of a possible 33 points at home (1-7-3).
Portland (8-5-6) entered having lost just one of its last seven outings (3-1-3).
Coello scored on a free kick in the 11th minute when he fired the ball past the Portland wall and Canadian goalkeeper James Pantemis for his second MLS goal.
Spicer made it 2-0 in the 56th. Pantemis made a lunging one-handed save to stop Kosi Thompson’s header but the ball went back to Spicer, who sent it home for his second of the season.
Toronto added an insurance goal in stoppage time, with Derrick Etienne Jr.’s cross bouncing in off Portland defender Ian Smith with TFC forward Deandre Kerr nearby.
Sean Johnson posted his fifth clean sheet of the season after Portland attempted just four shots, none on target.
Toronto FC midfielder Alonso Coello (14) celebrates his goal with teammates during first half MLS action against the Portland Timbers, in Toronto, Saturday, June 28, 2025. Credit: AP
Only five of TFC’s remaining 15 games are at home.
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