James Pantemis - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Concedes two Saturday Pantemis allowed two goals while making five saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Pantemis allowed a goal in each half as Portland dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for 14 saves over his last three appearances. Portland head on the road to face San Diego next weekend.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in win Pantemis made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Pantemis came up with three saves in Saturday's 2-1 win over LAFC at Providence Park, standing tall during a wave of second-half pressure before Kevin Kelsey's stoppage-time winner delivered all three points for Portland. He got beat in the 49th minute by Jude Terry's pinpoint curler that wrapped just beyond his reach, but bounced back with a series of key stops, including a late Ryan Porteous header in the 87th minute that was wiped out for offside after a VAR review. The keeper has logged every single minute across Portland's seven MLS matches this season, and his three saves Saturday push his total to 30 on the year. Pantemis now turns his focus to building on that momentum heading into Saturday's matchup against Minnesota.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy scores in 6th minute of stoppage time, Timbers beat LAFC 2-1

Kevin Kelsy scored his first goal this season in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and an assist, and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 to...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Another six saves, three goals past Pantemis recorded six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Pantemis has logged six saves in back-to-back appearances. But for the third time across Portland's last four games, he conceded several goals. With the Timbers' defense remaining spotty, Pantemis has been unable to maximize his momentum that he will look to improve beginning with their upcoming game next Saturday against LAFC.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Berhalter and Müller score stoppage-time goals, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2

Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller scored stoppage-time goals, Edier Ocampo also scored a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 3-2

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Six saves, allows one Pantemis recorded six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Pantemis would find the starting role again Sunday after an injury scare midweek, returning to solid form that only saw him concede once on seven shots on net. That said, he still remains without a clean sheet this season, allowing 12 goals in five appearances. He averages just over four saves a game this season, facing Vancouver on April 4 in their next match.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Timbers play 70 minutes short-handed, still earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy behind James Pantemis

Portland’s Kristoffer Velde scored in the 13th minute and Timbers defender Kamal Miller picked up a red card seven minutes later, but James Pantemis surrendered only a João Klauss...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Starts for Portland Pantemis (face) is in the lineup for Sunday's clash with the Galaxy.

Impact Pantemis was able to return to training this week wit his mask following a facial injury vs Houston. He is back in the net as expected, having made 15 saves with 11 goals allowed in give appearances.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Training with mask Pantemis has resumed training while wearing a protective mask on his nose and forehead, Adam Susman of The Timber Review reports.

Impact Pantemis suffered an intense blow in the previous game and missed a few training sessions, but this update suggests he could be available immediately. The goalkeeper is still looking for his first clean sheet of the season, allowing multiple goals in each of his last four games, but he's a regular source of saves. His inclusion in the lineup would leave Trey Muse on the bench.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't train Monday Pantemis was not involved in practice o the field after getting some stitches following a collision in Saturday's loss to Houston, Jeremy Peterman of Cascadia FC reports.

Impact Pantemis seems to be at risk of missing upcoming contests if he's unable to work normally for the rest of the week. The keeper has been active over the first four games of the MLS season, racking up 15 saves but conceding 11 goals in that span. Trey Muse could get a rare opportunity between the posts if Pantemis requires more time to recover from the blow.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten three times in loss Pantemis allowed three goals while making three saves during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Houston.

Impact Pantemis allowed all three goals in the second half as Portland dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed nine goals while combining for 13 saves over his last three starts. Portland take on the Galaxy next Sunday.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mateusz Bogusz scores short-handed goal in stoppage time to rally Dynamo past Timbers 3-2

Mateusz Bogusz scored a short-handed goal in the 15th minute of second-half stoppage time and the Houston Dynamo rallied to beat the Portland Timbers 3-2

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Concedes four goals in loss Pantemis recorded three saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-1 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact It's hard to blame Pantemis for the four goals he conceded, as there wasn't much he could've done in any of those situations. The goalkeeper will have a tough time bouncing back in Round 4 with a tough road matchup at Houston on tap. Pantemis has allowed eight goals in three starts already, with no clean sheets and 12 saves. The defensive problems the Timbers have shown will certainly conspire against Pantemis' fantasy upside.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ojediran and Herrington score 1st MLS goals, Rapids beat Timbers 2-0

Hamzat Ojediran and Lucas Herrington each scored their first career MLS goal on Saturday to help the Colorado Rapids beat the Portland Timbers 2-0

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Concedes two in defeat Pantemis allowed two goals while making eight saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Pantemis allowed a goal in each half as Portland dropped all three points Saturday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 10 saves through the opening two matches of the season. Portland take on Vancouver at home next weekend.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in opener Pantemis had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Columbus Crew.

Impact Pantemis conceded two goals in the season opener Saturday, both of which came in the first half. He also made two saves as his defense did a decent job of keeping the Columbus attack at bay. He'll look for a better performance Saturday at Colorado.

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

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

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