The Portland Timbers secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Charlotte at Providence Park, courtesy of a late winner from Alexander Aravena. Charlotte drew first blood in the third minute with Pep Biel finding the net from an Ashley Westwood assist, but the Timbers responded swiftly. Ariel Lassiter leveled the score in the eleventh minute, skillfully assisted by Eric Izoita, and then put Portland ahead just before halftime with another Izoita assist. Despite a yellow card for Izoita and Charlotte's Nathan Byrne, the Timbers held their lead. Charlotte fought back in the second half, with Idan Toklomati Jorno equalizing in the 69th minute from a Luca De La Torre pass. However, the home crowd was sent into raptures when Alexander Aravena, set up by Cole Bassett, netted the decisive goal in the 90th minute, sealing a thrilling win for Portland.