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Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers

Major League SoccerFull time · 17 May 2026
Inter Miami

Inter Miami

Won · xG 3.18WWWWLLast 5
Full time
2 — 0
90+4'
unknown 31' · unknown 42'

Portland Timbers

Lost · xG 1.29LLDWLLast 5
Portland Timbers
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ MIA · last goal · 42'
42
58
MIA · 3.18 xG1.29 xG · POT
Match StoryFull breakdown

Inter Miami 2–0 Portland Timbers

Inter Miami confirmed their status as one of MLS's most compelling sides with a composed 2-0 victory over Portland Timbers, a result that illuminates a fascinating contradiction at the heart of their season. They are, quite simply, a different team depending on which side of a turnstile you find them.

Key Takeaways
Result

Inter Miami picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Inter Miami end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionMajor League Soccer
First Goal
U
31'
Unknown2 goals in match
Match Report
Inter Miami 2-0 Portland Timbers: The Away Kings Come Home to Roost
RMRafael Mbeki

Inter Miami 2-0 Portland Timbers: The Away Kings Come Home to Roost

Inter Miami confirmed their status as one of MLS's most compelling sides with a composed 2-0 victory over Portland Timbers, a result that illuminates a fascinating contradiction at the heart of their season. They are, quite simply, a different team depending on which side of a turnstile you find them.

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Key Events
  1. 31'
    Inter Miami
    Left foot shot
  2. 41'
    Inter Miami
    Foul
  3. 42'
    Inter Miami
    Right foot shot
  4. 46'
    Portland Timbers
  5. 46'
    Inter Miami
  6. 58'
    Inter Miami
    Foul
  7. 65'
    Portland Timbers
    Foul
  8. 66'
    Inter Miami
  9. 67'
    Portland Timbers
  10. 74'
    Portland Timbers
  11. 82'
    Inter Miami
  12. 83'
    Inter Miami
  13. 86'
    Portland Timbers
  14. 87'
    Portland Timbers
  15. 90+2'
    Portland Timbers
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Inter Miami 3.18 xGPortland Timbers 1.29 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Nashville SC14103133
1Vancouver Whitecaps14102232
2Inter Miami1594231
2SJ Earthquakes15102332
3Chicago Fire1482426
3Real Salt Lake1482426
4Dallas1574425
4New England1481525
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers?

The match finished 2-0 to Inter Miami.

Who won Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers?

Inter Miami won the match 2-0.

When did Inter Miami vs Portland Timbers take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Inter Miami defeated Portland Timbers 2-0 at home in Major League Soccer. Our model favored Miami at 66% probability, and the pick landed cleanly. Miami extended a perfect five-match run with the shutout win, though the visitors managed to keep both teams off the board despite Portland's recent tendency toward both-teams-to-score outcomes. The Timbers' form has deteriorated sharply over their last five matches, yielding just one win against three losses. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result reinforced Inter Miami's position as title contenders in second place, while Portland's inconsistency deepened their mid-table struggles. Inter Miami's five-game winning run contrasted sharply with Portland's 1W-1D-3L form over the same period. The 2-0 scoreline extended the gap between the sides and suggested our model's assessment of Miami as strong favorites was validated by their clinical execution.

Inter Miami v Portland Timbers · Major League Soccer · 17/05/2026, 23:00:00