Felipe Mora delivered a memorable performance in his final match with the Portland Timbers, scoring twice in the second half to secure a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake. Mora’s goals in the 56th and 67th minutes overturned a 1-0 deficit, bringing his total to 48 goals in 145 regular-season games, the third-highest in the club’s history. Ariel Lassiter and Kristoffer Velde assisted on Mora’s goals. Real Salt Lake initially led with a goal from rookie Juan Manuel Sanabria in the 18th minute, but played a man down after Morgan Guilavogul received a red card in the 31st minute. Portland’s James Pantemis made three saves, while Rafael Cabral stopped five shots for Real Salt Lake. Mora, who is set to join Atlético San Luis in Liga MX, leaves the Timbers with 20 assists over seven seasons. Real Salt Lake has struggled on the road, with no wins in six matches since March.
QUESTION: How might Felipe Mora’s departure impact the Portland Timbers’ performance in future matches?
Felipe Mora scores twice in swan song with Timbers for 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake
