Cole Bassett

POT

• #17 • Center Midfielder

Cole Bassett

POT

• #17 • Center Midfielder

Nationality

United States of America

Position

Role

Box-to-Box

Birthdate (Age)

Jul 28, 2001 (25)

Preferred Foot

Both

Height

5'11"

Weight

150 lb

Club

Portland Timbers

League

Major League Soccer

Ranking

Major League Soccer

2026 All matches

Overall grade

62.5

391/701

Impact score

90/701

Midfielder rank

42nd

42/177

All rank

159th

159/701

Grades

Key Grades

2026 Major League Soccer

Overall

107th/182 MID

62.5

Passing

39th/182 MID

74.3

Fifty Fifty Duel

74th/164 MID

66.6

Shooting

34th/153 MID

67.6

Tackling

134th/174 MID

58.2

Ball Carrying

129th/156 MID

57.5

Overall Grades by game

2026 Major League Soccer

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 Major League Soccer

Appearances

1271

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

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News

May 14, 2026

Scores in two straight games

Bassett scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Analysis: Bassett had gone without a goal in each of his first six starts this campaign but has now found the net in back to back games, scoring the equalizer to earn his side a valuable point. The midfielder has been growing in influence recently, registering seven shots and creating nine chances across his last five outings.

May 10, 2026

Nets on Saturday

Bassett scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Analysis: Bassett netted in the 22nd minute, assisted by Kevin Kelsy. Bassett also made an interception and completed 55 of 57 attempted passes. This was his first goal for Portland since his move from Colorado Rapids.