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Portland Timbers Rally to Beat Columbus in 2026 Season Opener

Abou Ali scored early and assisted once despite limited playtime as he recovers from an ankle fracture, demonstrating cautious management by Coach Henrik Rydstrom.

Summary by The Oregonian
While Columbus controlled the ball for much of the final half, the Crew had no luck beating Pantemis and Portland’s defense again.

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The OregonianThe Oregonian
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Portland Timbers rally to beat Columbus in 2026 season opener

While Columbus controlled the ball for much of the final half, the Crew had no luck beating Pantemis and Portland’s defense again.

·Portland, United States
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Lassiter scores winner, Chará sets records as Timbers open season with 3-2 victory over Crew

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ariel Lassiter had the only goal of the second half and Portland beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 in a season opener on Saturday night, topping off a record-setting night for the Timbers' Diego Chará.

·Hamilton, Canada
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The Columbus DispatchThe Columbus Dispatch
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Will Wessam Abou Ali play in Crew season opener vs Portland Timbers?

Wessam Abou Ali had his debut season with Columbus Crew cut short after suffering an ankle injury, but feels ready to return in the season opener.

·Columbus, United States
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The Columbus Dispatch broke the news in Columbus, United States on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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