Kristoffer Velde
POT
Left Winger
Right Winger
One-v-One Creator
Sep 9, 1999 (27)
Right
5'10"
143 lb
Leader in shots, crosses
Velde took six shots (two on goal) and crossed three times inaccurately during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colorado.
Analysis: Velde was held off the scoresheet despite leading Portland in both shots and crosses during the draw. The attacker has combined for 13 shots, two chances created and nine crosses over his last three starts but hasn't had a goal involvement since September 10th.
Scores and assists in top outing
Velde scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against San Diego FC.
Analysis: Velde produced one of his most complete performances, contributing a goal and an assist to reach multiple goal involvements in a match for the first time. The goal ended a seven game drought in league play, though he did score in the League Cup in that window, and the assist was his third over his last four outings. Velde has taken 15 shots and created 12 chances across his last four MLS games.
Strong effort from flank
Velde had two shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Across the Timbers' last four games, Velde averaged 3.8 chances created and 2.5 accurate crosses, excelling out wide. Going into the World Cup respite, his 2026 season's 14 appearances feature one assist on 53 corners, 25 chances created and 24 accurate crosses.
Sends in nine crosses in loss
Velde registered four shots (two on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss against Inter Miami CF.
Analysis: Velde led Portland in crosses as usual, but it wasn't enough to avoid the road loss. The midfielder is now averaging 7.4 crosses in 13 starts. He also took the most shots for his side in the match.
Registers first assist
Velde assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), 13 crosses (two accurate) and nine corners in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.
Analysis: Velde added a new dimension to his season by recording his first league assist, setting up Kevin Kelsy for the team's first goal of the night. It complements what has already been a strong campaign for the winger, who has found the net four times in 12 appearances. His involvement over the last five games has been relentless, with 13 shots, 11 chances created and 45 crosses underlining his influence out wide.
Nets opener
Velde scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 6-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.
Analysis: Velde netted the opener in the sixth minute, setting Portland on the front foot with an assist from David Da Costa. Velde recorded the most crosses in the game, created six chances, and also made two clearances and two tackles. This was his first goal in four games.
Registers joint-most crosses
Velde had three shots (zero on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Real Salt Lake.
Analysis: Velde registered the joint most crosses in the game, completed 23 passes, and made a tackle. He has now gone three games without scoring after netting three goals in the previous four matches.
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