Kristoffer Velde - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Productive in season opener Velde recorded two shots (two on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 3-2 win against Columbus Crew.

Impact Velde was not involved in any of his side's three goals in Saturday's season opener, however he still had a highly productive outing. He led the team with 11 crosses and six corners and also put two shots on target on the attack. He added one tackle, one interception and one clearance on the defensive end. Velde was subbed off in the 90th minute for Ian Smith.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Valuable add for Portland Velde made a start in all 12 appearances (including the playoffs) for Portland during the 2025 MLS season.

Impact Velde joined Portland late in the season, but quickly became a key attacking presence, helping spark the team's playoff push. In just 12 appearances, he scored twice, added two assists, created 36 chances, and delivered 70 crosses (16 accurate). With a three-year contract in place, the midfielder is expected to start in 2026 as he prepares for his first full MLS campaign.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets another goal Velde scored one goal to go with seven shots (two on goal), 16 crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-2 (5-4) penalty shootout victory over San Diego FC. In addit...

Impact Velde would find the back of the net first Saturday, scoring in the 18th minute of the outing. This is his second straight outing with a goal for the midfielder, as he also scored in the series opener. He now has two goals and two assists this season, scoring when it means the most.

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

Sets season high in creativity Velde had one shot (one on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Since arriving at Portland in August, Velde has stood out as one of the team's main attacking threats. He set a season high in this match with six chances created and five accurate crosses while taking seven corners. Across nine appearances he has made 21 chances, 46 crosses and took 25 corners while attempting 31 shots.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in defeat Velde registered four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus San Diego FC.

Impact Velde led a listless Portland attacking effort Saturday with four shot attempts (one on goal) as they were easily dispatched by San Diego in a 4-0 home defeat. The midfielder also contributed one tackle (one won), two clearances and one block to the ineffective defensive effort across his 90 minuets of play. The appearance marks the third successive fixture in which Velde has played the full 90 miniutes.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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