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Will return in 2026 Pantemis' option for 2026 was picked up, Portland announced.

Impact Pantemis seems to have won the long-term goalkeeping battle in Portland, as Maxime Crepeau will depart the club. Pantemis ended the season as the starter and seems set to open 2026 with the top job. He kept four clean sheets in 23 starts and made 90 saves in that span. Trey Muse is the only other goalkeeper currently on the roster heading into 2026.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fives saves in heavy loss Pantemis made five saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against San Diego FC.

Impact Pantemis made five saves during Sunday's loss, spelling a disappointing end to his campaign. He split time throughout the season, but in the end he took the larger share of starts. Pantemis finished the campaign with 23 starts and 90 saves while allowing 35 goals and keeping four clean sheets. It was an impressive showing behind a defense that struggled throughout the campaign.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dreyer and Pellegrino each score 2 goals, San Diego beats Timbers 4-0, advances to conference semis

Anders Dreyer and Amahl Pellegrino scored two goals each to help San Diego FC beat the Portland Timbers 4-0 and win their best-of-3 first-round series in the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Allows two against San Diego Pantemis made three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Pantemis made a decent three saves Saturday but still allowed two goals, although it was enough to earn the win after watching three penalty's hit the post or soar over the bar. However, it is ninth straight game without an assist, remaining at four this season. He will hope to do better and possibly earn the clean sheet in the final game of the series on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Antony scores winner in PK shootout as Timbers beat San Diego to force first-round rubber match

Antony Alves Santos scored the winner in a penalty-kick shootout after Gage Guerra tied it 2-2 in regulation on a header in the eighth minute of stoppage time and the Portland Timb...

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Valakari, Dreyer lead San Diego to 2-1 victory over Timbers in club's first postseason match

Onni Valakari and Anders Dreyer scored in the first half and top-seeded San Diego FC held on for a 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a best-of-three first-round opener of th...

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Records six saves in win Pantemis recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Pantemis played a key role in the team's advance, saving six shots and allowing only one goal. Not a regular starter this season, he has started the last two games and eight of the team's last nine, keeping one clean sheet, allowing 11 goals, and making 27 saves across those eight matches. The goalkeeper will next face San Diego in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in defeat Pantemis recorded two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus San Diego FC.

Impact Pantemis conceded four goals from six San Diego shots on target Saturday as Portland suffered a 4-0 home defeat. The four goals allowed marks a season worst for the keeper who had allowed just six goals across his previous five starting appearances. If Pantemis remains the choice for Portland's playoff ambitions, he'll be in net Wednesday for their Wild Card Round matchup versus Real Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dreyer leads San Diego FC against the Portland Timbers

Anders Dreyer leads San Diego FC into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out Saturday Pantemis (head) is out for Saturday's trip to Seattle, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Pantemis is out for Saturday's clash due to a head injury. The goalkeeper stared the last six matches and is now in doubt for the final two matches of the regular season. Maxime Creapau is likely to step into the starting XI for the final two matches. Pantemis has split time this season, making 18 starts and keeping four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves for draw Pantemis made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Pantemis faced just three shots during Wednesday's draw and stopped two of them. It wasn't the best performance of his career but it wasn't a bad one by any means. Portland have struggled with some defensive injuries which has shifted the unit in front of Pantemis. He has some tough matches coming up to close the regular season and could be heavily tested.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lets in one Pantemis registered six saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Pantemis recorded six saves and two clearances in a losing effort. He has recorded 15 saves and four clearances in the last four games. Next, he takes on Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who have scored 12 times in just the last three games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten once in win Pantemis allowed a goal while making three saves during Saturday's 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Pantemis allowed a goal in the 70th minute, but was backed with two goals as Portland came away with all three points. The keeper has allowed two goals while making nine saves and keeping a clean sheet in the three games since being named the starter.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows late goal in draw Pantemis made five saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Minnesota.

Impact Pantemis made his second consecutive start and was on verge of keeping back-to-back clean sheets, but them came Robin Lod to ruin his plans with a clinical finish in the 85th minute. With another great performance since being named the starting goalkeeper over Maxime Crepeau, Pantemis will need to be at his best during the final stretch of regular season not only to keep his spot but also to help his team clinching a playoff berth.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Pantemis recorded one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus San Diego FC.

Impact Portland's goalkeeper didn't face many challenges, as most of San Diego FC's attempts were nowhere near the target. Pantemis is hoping for a similar situation Saturday when facing another high-scoring team in Minnesota United. They've scored 47 goals so far in 28 MLS matches.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Pantemis recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Toronto FC.

Impact Pantemis conceded three goals on Saturday and finished with five saves from seven shots on target faced. He denied a strong header from Kosi Thompson but was consistently let down by defensive lapses. The third goal, an own goal deep in stoppage time, summed up a frustrating night for the goalie. Pantemis has now conceded five goals in his last three appearances while making 17 saves. He will aim for a more composed outing against New England on Saturday.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes down the Timbers 3-0 for rare home win

Alonso Coello and Tyrese Spicer each scored to help injury-depleted Toronto beat the Portland Timbers 3-0

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Records five saves Pantemis registered five saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact For a second straight game, Pantemis logged at least five saves. Between the matchups, he recorded a six-save average and an 85.7 save percentage. Pantemis will look to continue his strong momentum during the Timbers' next game, currently scheduled for June 28 at Toronto.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one against St. Louis Pantemis recorded seven saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Pantemis returned from his injury Sunday and had a great match in his return, notching one goal allowed to go along with his seven saves. However, this does mark his fourth straight outing without a clean sheet. That said, he will hope for his third of the season when facing San Jose on Friday.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Ayala scores in stoppage time to give Timbers 2-1 win over St. Louis

David Ayala scored in stoppage time to give the Timbers a 2-1 victory over St. Louis City, extending Portland’s unbeaten streak at home to eight games

JUNE 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting versus St. Louis Pantemis (leg) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with St. Louis City.

Impact Pantemis will return to action following a six-game absence, bouncing back just in time to fill in for Maxime Crepeau, who is serving international duty. The fit-again keeper should be reliable between the posts if he can at least reproduce his average of 3.6 saves per game from his previous nine MLS appearances.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Pantemis (leg) trained fully with Portland on Friday ahead of Saturday\'s trip to Orlando, per Portland Timbers broadcaster Adam Susman.

Impact Pantemis made his return to team training after missing the last four matches with a leg issue. If all goes well this week, he could see a return against Orlando on Saturday.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out once more Pantemis (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Seattle, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Pantemis isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Seattle, as he continues to struggle with a leg injury he picked up against LA Galaxy. Maxime Crepeau remains the top choice with Pantemis still sidelined.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Moreno scores a goal as Timbers beat Sporting KC 1-0

Santiago Moreno scored in the 10th minute for Portland, Maxime Crépeau had his first shutout of the season and the Timbers beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns questionable tag Pantemis (leg) is questionable for Saturday's trip to San Jose, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Pantemis is questionable for Saturday's clash after picking up a leg issue. The goalkeeper has been the starting option in net recently and would be a major blow if ruled out. Maxime Crepeau would be the starter if Pantemis is out.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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