Kristoffer Velde
POTNorway
Right
Sep 9, 1999
26
5'10"
143 lb
RW
LW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Portland TimbersRegisters 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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