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Lassiter scores twice as Portland Timbers thrash Puebla in Leagues Cup
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Lassiter scores twice as Portland Timbers thrash Puebla in Leagues Cup

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ariel Lassiter scored two goals to lead Portland Timbers to a 5-2 victory over Mexico's Puebla in the Leagues Cup.
  • The MLS teams secured four victories against Mexican clubs, including wins for New York City FC, Chicago Fire, and Austin FC.
  • Mexican teams Cruz Azul and Club América also secured wins, with Toluca, América, and others leading their respective groups.

Ariel Lassiter was a standout player, scoring twice to help the Portland Timbers defeat Mexican club Puebla 5-2 in a dominant Leagues Cup performance. The victory was part of a strong showing for Major League Soccer teams against their Mexican counterparts.

Lassiter opened the scoring in the fifth minute, and further goals from Cole Bassett and David Da Costa gave the Timbers a commanding lead. Bassett added another before Lassiter sealed the win with his second goal in the 56th minute. Eduardo Mustre and Emiliano Gómez scored consolation goals for Puebla.

This match was one of four wins for MLS clubs against Mexican opposition on the day. New York City FC, Chicago Fire, and Austin FC also emerged victorious, each winning by a 2-0 scoreline. These results highlight a competitive balance in the tournament.

Despite the MLS success, Mexican clubs also saw victories. Liga MX champions Cruz Azul narrowly beat Philadelphia Union 1-0, with José Paradela scoring the decisive goal. Club América also secured a win against San Diego, with Brian Rodríguez contributing a goal and two assists.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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