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Assists with 13 crosses Velde assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), 13 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Velde delivered a standout performance Saturday, supplying an assist and sending in 13 crosses during the win. He's now averaging 8.4 crosses per match and has contributed four goals and four assists across 17 MLS appearances.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back assists Velde assisted once to go with seven shots (two on goal), 17 crosses (four accurate) and 10 corners in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Velde delivered his most threatening performance of the season, leading his side with a season-high seven shots while also seeing a goal disallowed. He matched David Da Costa atop the creative charts with five chances created and added a season-high 17 crosses. His only official goal contribution came from one of his 10 corners, which was converted by Felipe Mora. It continues a bright start to the post-World Cup period for Velde, who has now registered back-to-back assists while totaling 10 shots and seven chances created across those two matches.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Velde assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), nine crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Velde made an immediate impact after coming on in the 55th minute, driving down the left flank to set up Felipe Mora for a finish inside the box. His two chances created in limited time reflect the kind of influence he has shown throughout the season, where his 38 shots and 27 chances created across 15 matches have translated into four goals and two assists. If he starts their next fixture against Salt Lake, who sit fourth in the Western Conference standings, it will be a difficult test to build on his current form.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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

Option moving forward Velde (not injury related) is an option for Wednesday's match against Dallas after training ahead of the match, according to Adam Susman of the Timber Review.

Impact Velde was not with his team as they resumed MLS play following the World Cup break as he travled home for the birth of his child. This will clear the midfielder for play, only missing the one match as he prepares to face Dallas. He has recorded four goals and one assist in his 14 appearances (14 starts), likely to immediately reclaim his role in the attacking midfield.

JULY 21 • 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

Absent for birth of child Velde is out for Wednesday's match against Seattle due to the birth of his first child, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Velde will not be with his club as they return from the World Cup break, as he has instead travelled to Norway following the birth of his first child. This will likely only leave him out for a week, and he should return to face Dallas on July 22. However, they will be without a significant starter, leaving Antony and Alexander Aravena to likely run the attacking flanks.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Strong effort from flank Velde had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Across the Timbers' last four games, Velde averaged 3.8 chances created and 2.5 accurate crosses, excelling out wide. Going into the World Cup respite, his 2026 season's 14 appearances feature one assist on 53 corners, 25 chances created and 24 accurate crosses.

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

Sends in nine crosses in loss Velde registered four shots (two on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Velde led Portland in crosses as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder is now averaging 7.4 crosses in 13 starts. He also took the most shots for his side in the match.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Inter Miami CF vs Portland Timbers Highlights ⚽️ FOX Soccer

MAY 18 • FOX SPORTS

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

Registers first assist Velde assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.

Impact Velde added a new dimension to his season by recording his first league assist, setting up Kevin Kelsy for the team's first goal of the night. It complements what has already been a strong campaign for the winger, who has found the net four times in 12 appearances. His involvement over the last five games has been relentless, with 13 shots, 11 chances created and 45 crosses underlining his influence out wide.

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 opener Velde scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 6-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Velde netted the opener in the sixth minute, setting Portland on the front foot with an assist from David Da Costa. Velde recorded the most crosses in the game, created six chances, and also made two clearances and two tackles. This was his first goal in four games.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Registers joint-most crosses Velde had three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Velde registered the joint most crosses in the game, completed 23 passes, and made a tackle. He has now gone three games without scoring after netting three goals in the previous four matches.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Velde scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 win over Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given...

Impact Velde snapped LAFC's MLS-record shutout streak to start the season in the 32nd minute of Saturday's 2-1 win, ripping a low strike from the right edge of the arc and tucking it inside the far post on the counter to open the scoring. He wrapped up the night with a goal, a secondary assist and two shots, standing out as Portland's most dangerous weapon in a match the Timbers had to grind out. Velde now has three goals in his last four appearances for Portland, showing he is building some solid momentum.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers vs. LAFC Highlights | MLS | FOX Soccer

APRIL 11 • FOX SPORTS

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

Kristoffer Velde's Bottom Left Corner Goal Puts LAFC 1-0 Ahead of Portland Timbers

APRIL 11 • FOX SPORTS

Five crosses, zero accurate Velde recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact In terms of cross quantity, Velde has been relatively consistent, with somewhere between four and seven across each of his last five appearances. Unfortunately for him, Saturday marked his first time this season in which he logged zero accurate crosses.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Finds back of net Velde scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Velde earned the opening goal of Sunday's match, with the midfielder finding the back of the net in the 13th minute before the eventual draw. This is his second straight match with a goal, scoring last time out against Houston. Those account for his only two goals this season in five appearances, tying the amount he earned in 12 appearances last campaign.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season scoring account Velde scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal), crossing six times (two accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Houston.

Impact Velde found the back of the net in the 79th minute while leading Portland with six crosses. The goal was the first of the season for Velde as he's combined for nine shots, four chances created and 17 crosses over his last three appearances.

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

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