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Mora and the Portland Timbers host the Seattle Sounders

Felipe Mora leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders following a two-goal performance against Real Salt Lake

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hits woodwork Saturday Bassett recorded three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Bassett had a difficult time in duels, winning only one of 10, but remained a threat going forward with three shots and one chance created. His luck continues to desert him however with one of those efforts hitting the woodwork for the second straight game. Across his last three outings the midfielder has taken seven shots and created four chances while finding the net once.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake in conference play

The Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake in conference action

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Kelsy and the Portland Timbers host Dallas

Kevin Kelsy leads the Portland Timbers into a matchup with Dallas after a two-goal outing against the Seattle Sounders

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Scores in Thursday's win Bassett scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Thursday's 5-1 win over Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Bassett and Portland made their return to MLS play Thursday after nearly two months off for the World Cup. Bassett went into the break in very good form, and that appears to have carried over the extended vacation. He found the back of the net in the 60th minute, his third goal of the season, all of which have come in his last five matches. He also created multiple chances for the fourth time this season. He was subbed off in the 73rd minute for Jose Caicedo.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy leads Timbers to 5-1 romp over Sounders as MLS returns from break

Kevin Kelsy finished with two goals and an assist and the Portland Timbers thumped the Seattle Sounders 5-1 as the MLS resumed play following the FIFA World Cup break

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Scores in two straight games Bassett scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal. In addition, he was giv...

Impact Bassett had gone without a goal in each of his first six starts this campaign but has now found the net in back to back games, scoring the equalizer to earn his side a valuable point. The midfielder has been growing in influence recently, registering seven shots and creating nine chances across his last five outings.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bassett scores tying goal in the 77th minute as Timbers battle Montreal to a 2-2 tie

Cole Bassett scored a tying goal in the 77th minute as the Portland Timbers played the Montreal Impact to a 2-2 draw

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Kelsy scores 2 goals, Timbers beat Sporting KC 6-0 for largest margin of victory in club history

Kevin Kelsy had two goals and two assists — his first multi-goal game this season — and James Pantemis had three saves to help Portland beat Sporting Kansas City 6-0, the Timbers’...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Nets on Saturday Bassett scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bassett netted in the 22nd minute, assisted by Kevin Kelsy. Bassett also made an interception and completed 55 of 57 attempted passes. This was his first goal for Portland since his move from Colorado Rapids.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances Bassett took two off target shots, crossed once inaccurately and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Bassett was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the second most shots and leading Portland in chances created. The midfielder has an assist to go along with three shots, four chances created and four crosses over his last two appearances following a four match absence.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers assist in victory Bassett (undisclosed) assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Los Angeles Football Clu...

Impact Bassett picked up the assist on Kristoffer Velde's 32nd minute opener in Saturday's 2-1 home win over LAFC, threading a perfectly weighted ball from midfield that Velde chased down before drilling a low finish past Cabral Carter. He logged 89 minutes before making way for Ariel Lassiter, wrapping up the night with one assist and one chance created in a calm and controlled showing in the middle of the park. The performance confirms he is back to full fitness after missing the previous four matches due to injury.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Fully training Bassett (undisclosed) is in full training again and trending towards being an option, according to Adam Susman of Timbers FC.

Impact Bassett has missed the past few weeks of action but could be making his first appearance since week 2, as the midfielder was able to fully participate in training. The midfielder likely now needs to pass some testing to play, not too far from seeing the field again. He started in the opening two games of the season, likely to earn the role back once fit.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Dynamo match Bassett is a doubt for upcoming fixtures according to coach Phil Neville, Adam Susman of The Timber Review reports.

Impact Bassett was active in his first two appearances for the Timbers after transferring from Colorado Rapids, but he was absent during the third week against the Whitecaps due to an unknown reason. The midfielder will likely face a late decision while his availability status is assessed, with all of Joao Ortiz, Eric Izoita and a potentially fit-again Diego Chara (lower body) offering replacement options.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against former club Bassett took one shot (on goal), crossed once accurately and made four tackles during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Facing his former club for the first time, Bassett was quiet in attack while leading Portland with his four tackles. The midfielder has an assist to go along with three shots, a chance created and two crosses through his first two matches with the Timbers.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Portland debut Bassett assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.

Impact Bassett, who transferred to Portland at the beginning of February, made his debut for his new club in Saturday's season opener. He made his mark early as he assisted Antony's strike in the 20th minute which took the 2-1 lead. It came on the only chance he created in the match and he also took two shots on the attack. Next up he takes on Colorado -- his former club where he spent seven seasons -- on the road this upcoming Saturday.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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

Ariel Lassiter had the only goal of the second half and Portland beat the Columbus Crew 3-2 in a season opener, topping off a record-setting night for the Timbers’ Diego Chará

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers acquire Cole Bassett from Colorado Rapids | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - POR receive: Cole Bassett - COL receive: Up to $3.6 million, sell-on % The Portland Timbers have acquired m...

FEBRUARY 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Transferred to Timbers Bassett was transferred from Colorado Rapids to Portland Timbers and signed a contract until 2027, his new club announced. "We are thrilled to welcome Cole to the Portland Timbers....

Impact Bassett joins Portland after seven seasons with the Colorado Rapids, where he made 157 MLS appearances with 31 goals and 23 assists. The 24-year-old midfielder posted his best MLS season in 2024 with nine goals and seven assists, then added three goals and four assists across 28 matches in the 2025 campaign. He also gained European experience with loan spells at Feyenoord and Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie before returning to MLS. At international level, Bassett has one senior cap for the United States, scoring the game-winning goal on his debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina in December 2021.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in defeat Bassett registered two shots (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Bassett sent more than four crosses in a match for a fifth time this season, but this marked the first one of those outings where he did not record an accurate cross. This also marked his second straight game accounting for a shot on target, and his 10th consecutive appearance with a chance created.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Bassett scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Bassett scored the opener in the 10th minute with his third goal in the campaign. The midfielder also logged a season-high five shots in the match. He has three assists to his name so far as well.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paxten Aaronson and Cole Bassett score goals, Rapids beat Dynamo 2-1

Paxten Aaronson scored his first goal of the season in the sixth minute of stoppage time and the Colorado Rapids beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Dejan Joveljic scores twice and Sporting KC beats Rapids 4-2 to end six-match winless streak

Dejan Joveljic scored a goal in each half and Sporting Kansas City ended a six-match winless streak with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Seven crosses in heavy defeat Bassett registered one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Bassett tried to create for his team with seven crosses, including six corners, but they couldn't create and lost out 3-0 on the road to LA Galaxy. He had two chances created, which made it four games in a row in which he has reached this number. He has struggled in this season only scoring two goals and creating two assists compared to his nine goals and six assists of last season.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses, four corners Bassett had six crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact Bassett updated his 2025's high in crosses. For the year, he has six of them accurate. Usually, the Rapids do not give him corner-kicking duties, but he got his first opportunities Sunday.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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