​PORTLAND, OREGON – AUGUST 09: Brian Rodríguez #7 of Club America celebrates after scoring during the first half of the Leagues Cup Phase One match against Portland Timbers at Providence Park on August 09, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Rio Giancarlo – Leagues Cup/MLS via Getty Images) | MLS via Getty Images Club América defeats Portland and collects six points becoming one of the few Liga MX teams to succeed thus far in the Leagues Cup. Over the span of two games the Aguilas have scored six goals after defeating San Diego first and now the Timbers. Next, América will close out the group stage with a game against MLS side Austin who also remains undefeated so far in the tournament. It only took a few minutes for the visitors to get the ball rolling at Providence Park. Actually it only took five minutes. In the fifth minute the Aguilas received a free-kick outside of the box after a reckless foul from a Portland player. Brian Rodriguez stepped up to take the free-kick and he sent the ball to the top corner where Trey Muse was unable to reach it. Rodriguez is known for these kinds of shots and Portland was not ready for the ball at all and for América to take the lead so quickly.  ¡La JOYA de gol que anotó Brian Rodríguez para abrir el marcador del partido! ⚡️🔥 pic.twitter.com/PXyTSHksvQ— Club América (@ClubAmerica) August 10, 2026It seemed as if Portland did not learn their lesson from the first goal after they decided to commit another foul right outside the box just three minutes later. Rodriguez once again stepped up but this time Muse was ready for the strike and he blocked the shot hurling towards his goal. The Timbers did not have their first big chance at goal until the 10th minute when they were awarded a corner kick. The team opted for a short corner where the ball ended at the feet of Cole Bassett who shot it towards goal but it went wide of the target. A few minutes later they had back-to-back chances to score but they were unable to convert them. It wasn’t until the 19th minute when they did capitalize on their chance. Goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota received the ball in front of his net as he was rushed by a green jersey so he kicked the ball out of his box but it went straight to Kristoffer Velde. Velde took the opportunity and made Cota pay for his mistake as he got the ball past the goalkeeper and into the net to equalize the game. Kristoffer Velde dances in and puts @TimbersFC level with Club América 🔥📺 Apple TV: https://t.co/1330lnwWUOpic.twitter.com/yL5OtazQhc— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 10, 2026With the game all tied-up the rest of the half is filled with both teams attempting to break the deadlock. The home side had some opportunities and so did the visitors. The Timbers actually had a big chance right before the half after another defensive mistake. Youngster Dagoberto Espinoza slipped just as Velde made his way up the field. Velde took the chance to make his way into the box where he only had