Saint Louis City B 1–2 Portland Timbers Reserve | MLS Next Pro | July 19, 2026

Portland Timbers Reserve secured a hard-earned 2–1 victory over Saint Louis City B at Ralph Korte Stadium on Sunday morning, coming from behind to take all three points in a lively MLS Next Pro encounter.

Match Overview

The hosts started brightly and took an early lead, but Portland responded quickly before the break and then struck again early in the second half. The win lifts the Timbers’ reserve side up the Western Conference table, while Saint Louis City B slipped to a third consecutive defeat.

First Half: Fast Start by the Hosts

Saint Louis City B opened the scoring in the 11th minute. A well-worked move down the right flank ended with a cross from Josh Yaro that found Ronaldo Dos Santos, who headed past Portland goalkeeper Hunter Sulte.

Portland responded with purpose. In the 38th minute, a corner kick was headed home by defender Kyle Adams to level the score at 1–1. The visitors grew in confidence as the half wore on, and they might have taken the lead but for a sharp save from Willem Loots.

Second Half: Portland Take Control

The decisive moment came in the 57th minute. Dario Vizingu burst through the Saint Louis defence and was brought down inside the box. Penalty awarded, and Benji Chukwu stepped up to send the keeper the wrong way, making it 2–1.

Saint Louis pushed for an equaliser, with substitute Alejandro Huerta hitting the post from long range, but Portland’s backline held firm to see out the victory.

Key Tactical Battle

Portland’s decision to press high after the equaliser disrupted Saint Louis’ build-up play. The visitors won 12 tackles in the second half, preventing the hosts from establishing any sustained pressure.

What It Means

The win moves Portland Timbers Reserve into 6th place in the MLS Next Pro Western Conference standings. Saint Louis City B drop to 11th, now four points clear of the bottom spot but needing a turnaround in form.