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Kristoffer Velde Helps Timbers Stay in Playoff Hunt with 3-2 Victory over St. Louis City
Velde’s ninth goal and ninth assist lifted Portland within two points of the Western Conference playoff line.
- On Wednesday, Kristoffer Velde scored twice and added an assist to lead the Portland Timbers to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City, keeping the team's postseason hopes alive.
- St. Louis City has lost three consecutive matches following a single-season MLS record-tying 19-match unbeaten streak, marking a sharp reversal in form.
- Velde scored in the 42nd minute, then added a second goal three minutes into the second half, while Daniel Edelman and Rafael Navarro narrowed the gap for St. Louis City late in the match.
- Kamal Miller received a second yellow card and red-card exit five minutes after Edelman's goal, ruling the defender out for Portland's next match.
- Portland now sits within two points of the final Western Conference playoff spot with two matches remaining; the Timbers host Houston Dynamo on Sunday while St. Louis City hosts San Diego on Saturday.
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Kristoffer Velde helps Timbers stay in playoff hunt with 3-2 victory over St. Louis City
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kristoffer Velde scored a goal in each half and added an assist to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City on Wednesday night, keeping the Timbers' postseason hopes alive.
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Kristoffer Velde helps Timbers stay in playoff hunt with 3-2 victory over St. Louis City – WTOP News
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Kristoffer Velde scored a goal in each half and added an assist to lead Portland to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City on Wednesday night, keepi
·Chevy Chase, United States
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