Kevin Kelsy - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Scores in return Kelsy scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Kelsy returned from injury on Saturday and immediately made an impact, scoring one of Portland's two goals in the win over Seattle. He's been in strong form recently, producing six goals and an assist across his last six appearances, bringing his season totals to nine goals and two assists in 17 MLS matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy gets on the end of the cross and brings the Timbers level

AUGUST 2 • FOX SPORTS

Back for Sounders clash Kelsy (foot) is an option for the week 19 match against Seattle Sounders after recovering from injury, Adam Susman of The Timber Review reports.

Impact Kelsy is Portland's leading scorer with eight goals and has also contributed a couple of assists across 16 MLS matches in 2026. Those numbers make him a big threat in his comeback from a short injury absence, although it remains to be seen how many minutes he's ready for. Following Felipe Mora's departure for Atletico San Luis, Kelsy could be the team's undisputed option to lead the front line in future contests.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Fully training Kelsy (knee) trained fully ahead of Saturday's match against Seattle, according to Adam Susman of The Timber Review.

Impact Kelsy was out last week after he was sat due to a knee injury. However, the forward is now back in training and is a full participant, likely leading to his return come Saturday. With eight goals and two assists in 16 appearances (11 starts), he is clearly a large part of the team when fit, so expect him to return to a starting position if healthy.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Kelsy (knee) won't be available for Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake, according to interim manager Jack Cassidy.

Impact Kelsy exited the midweek draw against FC Dallas due to the injury, and while the severity of the injury hasn't been revealed yet, he won't be an option this weekend. Felipe Mora will get the start in his place.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake in conference play

The Portland Timbers host Real Salt Lake in conference action

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Felipe Mora scores in stoppage time to help Timbers escape with 2-2 draw against Dallas

Felipe Mora scored two minutes into stoppage time to erase a late go-ahead goal by Dallas’ Petar Musa and help the Portland Timbers earn a 2-2 draw

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Forced off after goal Kelsy scored once and was forced off with a knee issue in the 81st minute of Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Dallas, according to Adam Susman of The Timber Review.

Impact Kelsy was seen with an ice wrap on his knee after the match, a detail worth monitoring with Portland playing again in three days. If he is unable to go, Felipe Mora would likely see increased playing time up top in his absence, and further clarity on the severity of the issue should emerge as the club approaches its next fixture.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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

Bags brace Thursday Kelsy scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 5-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Kelsy made quite the impact in his team's return to MLS play, scoring a brace in the dominant win over Seattle. He opened up the scoring in the 19th minute, then took the 4-0 lead in the second half. He now has seven goals through 15 appearances this season, already matching his total from last season.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy, Kamal Miller pace Portland in resounding rivalry win over Seattle | MLSSoccer.com It's fair to say there were plenty of questions surrounding the Portland Timbers heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup pause.

JULY 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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

Attempts four shots Kelsy registered four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact For 2026, four is Kelsy's second-highest number of shots attempted. With his 24 (11 on goal) before the World Cup respite, he has scored five across 14 appearances and nine starts.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers take on the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

The Portland Timbers and the San Jose Earthquakes square off in a conference matchup

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Messi and Inter Miami host the Portland Timbers

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami into a matchup with the Portland Timbers fresh off of a three-goal performance against Cincinnati

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Back to back on scoresheet Kelsy scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Kelsy backed up his brace from his last outing with another goal, taking his tally to five for the season with all of them coming in the last six games alone. The forward is already within two goals of matching his best scoring campaign and will be eager to keep that momentum going in the weeks ahead.

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

Contributes to three goals Kelsy scored two goals and assisted once from five shots and two chances created in Saturday's 6-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Kelsy doubled the lead in the 15th minute and then set up Cole Bassett in the 22nd minute. Kelsy scored again in the 74th minute for his team's sixth goal and also made two clearances. He has now accumulated five goal contributions in the last five games, bringing his total to six goal contributions for the campaign.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Kelsy scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and making four tackles (winning one) during Saturday's 2-1 win over San Diego.

Impact Kelsy opened the scoring after 26 minutes while leading Portland in shots and tackles during the victory. The forward has two goals to go along with three shots over his last three appearances with Saturday's start being his first since April 5th.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Bonetig scores 1st MLS goal in stoppage time, Timbers beat San Diego 2-1

Alex Bonetig scored his first goal in MLS in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Kevin Kelsy added a goal in the 27th minute, and the Portland Timbers beat San Diego FC 2-1

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Scores winner off bench Kelsy scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Kelsy came off the bench in the 90th minute and delivered a clutch stoppage-time winner, burying a goal in the sixth minute of added time to seal Portland's dramatic 2-1 comeback win over LAFC, as he was perfectly positioned at the back post to smash home Brandon Bye's high, looping delivery across goal into an empty net for his first strike of the 2026 season. He finished with one goal on his lone shot, making his presence felt in the biggest moment of the match.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Kelsy gives Portland Timbers "crazy confidence boost" | MLSSoccer.com Losing his starting job might’ve been the best thing to happen to Kevin Kelsey – and the Portland Timbers.

APRIL 12 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Portland Timbers vs. LAFC Highlights | MLS | FOX Soccer

APRIL 11 • FOX SPORTS

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