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Siddhant Lazar

Portland Timbers James Pantemis makes MLS history with double penalty heroics against Nashville

The Timbers goalkeeper etched his name in record books with two penalty saves against Nashville SC

  • Pantemis second goalkeeper in MLS to save two penalties in one half
  • Nashville SC win 2-0 despite goalkeeper's heroics
  • Timbers face LA Galaxy next in the MLS

  • WHAT HAPPENED

    In a thrilling match at GEODIS Park, Portland Timbers goalkeeper James Pantemis made MLS history by saving two penalties in a single half against Nashville SC.

    The Canadian’s remarkable feat puts him in elite company, as he becomes just the sixth goalkeeper in MLS history to save two penalties in the same match - first since 2017. Not only that, he is only the second goalkeeper to save two penalties in a half, joining Tony Meola, who did so in 2002.

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  • WHAT PANTEMIS SAID

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Despite Pantemis’ heroics, the Timbers still fell short against Nashville, 2-0.

    The home side earned three points thanks to Ahmed Qasem’s first career MLS goal after Andy Najar’s opening strike. That was despite a stellar performance from Pantemis in goal who made seven saves, aside from the two penalty stops.

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    WHAT’S NEXT?

    Following the 2-0 loss to Nashville SC, Portland sits 11th on the Western Conference table and are six points behind league leaders Vancouver Whitecaps.

    They host the LA Galaxy next at Providence Park before going on the road to face Colorado Rapids at DSG Park on March 16 and 22, respectively.