Portland Timbers Overview

Messi evolution: Argentine GOAT ‘reinvented himself five times’

Lionel Messi is preparing for a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, but the player heading to the tournament is unrecognizable from the teenager who first burst onto the scene. While most elite stars adapt to decline, the Inter Miami talisman has spent two decades adapting to stay ahead of the game.

Neville axed by Portland Timbers after poor MLS run

Phil Neville has left the Portland Timbers by mutual consent after a poor run of MLS results. The former Manchester United defender departs with the club sitting third from bottom in the Western Conference and eight points adrift of the automatic play-off spots.

MLS midseason tiers: Miami, SJ impress, but Atlanta raise concern

Lionel Messi and Co. remain favorites, but strong starts from Nashville, San Jose and Vancouver have the league nicely poised heading into a long break.

📽️ | Messi gestures to Inter Miami fans protesting players' lack of 'respect'

Lionel Messi was caught on camera appearing to scold Inter Miami supporters after the club’s hardcore fans staged a silent protest during their MLS victory over the Portland Timbers. The Argentine icon was seen gesturing toward the stands as the atmosphere turned sour despite lofty expectations at the Nu Stadium.

Messi runs the show and Miami's defense gets it done in big win

Lionel Messi scored and assisted in the first half, and Inter Miami kept a valuable clean sheet in a convincing 2-0 win over Portland to secure their first home win at Nu Stadium. They leaned on their star Argentine for attacking quality in the big moments and were defensively resolute in a comfortable victory against a spirited Portland side.

De Paul proves his worth to Inter Miami, Pec sends timely reminder

The LA Galaxy got a timely victory, and Inter Miami continued their strong road form in another compelling week of MLS.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	LA Galaxy	15	5	5	5	22	22	0	20	D W L W D
10	St. Louis City	15	5	4	6	19	22	-3	19	W W D W W
11	Portland Timbers	15	5	2	8	27	29	-2	17	W L L D W
12	San Diego FC	15	4	5	6	30	27	3	17	L D W D D
13	Colorado Rapids	15	5	1	9	25	24	1	16	L L W L L

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