A moment of brilliance from Juan Mosquera ignited Providence Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025, as his goal propelled the Portland Timbers to a 1-0 lead over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes. The young right-back etched his name onto the scoresheet in the 71st minute, marking his first goal of the 2025 season and injecting a surge of energy into the Timbers' performance.
The match, a tense affair with both sides battling for control, remained deadlocked until Mosquera's intervention. Prior to his goal, both teams had struggled to find the finishing touch. However, the Timbers had a capitalized when veteran San Jose midfielder Ian Harkes would receive his marching orders for a second yellow.
Mosquera's goal arrived courtesy of a well-executed play, showcasing his attacking instincts and technical ability. The sequence began with some nice build-up play before the ball was played out wide to Mosquera. The Colombian then calmly slotted the ball home, breaking the deadlock and sending the Timbers faithful into raptures.
However, the Timbers' joy was short-lived. Despite playing with a man advantage in the second half, Portland conceded late in stoppage time to draw the game 1-1. A shot from Ousseni Bouda was spilled by Timbers shot-stopper James Pantemis, leaving Preston Judd to convert the rebound from close range.
The draw sees Portland miss an opportunity to climb into second place in the Western Conference. San Jose, meanwhile, will be happy to take a point on the road.
Despite the disappointing end to the match, Mosquera's contribution was a significant positive for the Timbers. The 22-year-old Colombian has been a consistent presence in the team, starting in every game this season. Known for his defensive solidity and increasingly influential in attack, Mosquera's goal demonstrated his growing importance to the Timbers' setup. He is under contract with Portland until December 31, 2026.
The Timbers will look to bounce back in their next match, aiming to convert promising performances into victories as they navigate the competitive landscape of the Western Conference. The team will need to address their late-game concentration to ensure that they secure maximum points from future matches.
