2026 Portland Timbers season
| 2026 season | ||||
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| CEO | Heather Davis | |||
| Head coach | Jack Cassidy (Interim) | |||
| Stadium | Providence Park Portland, Oregon (Capacity: 25,218) | |||
| Major League Soccer | Conference: 4th Overall: 5th | |||
| Top goalscorer | League: Tied (3) All: Tied (3) | |||
| Highest home attendance | 25,218 | |||
| Biggest win | Portland 3–2 Columbus (Feb. 21) | |||
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| All statistics correct as of February 22, 2026. | ||||
The 2026 Portland Timbers season is the 40th season in their existence and the 16th season for the Portland Timbers in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-flight professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.
Background
Competitions
Major League Soccer
MLS regular season
Western Conference
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Minnesota United FC | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 29 | Qualification for the wild-card round |
| 10 | Real Salt Lake | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 34 | 33 | +1 | 28 | |
| 11 | Portland Timbers | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 28 | |
| 12 | Seattle Sounders FC | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 29 | −5 | 26 | |
| 13 | LA Galaxy | 23 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 26 |
Updated to match(es) played on August 30, 2026. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Minnesota United FC | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 30 | 32 | −2 | 29 |
| 16 | Real Salt Lake | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 34 | 33 | +1 | 28 |
| 17 | Portland Timbers | 22 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 28 |
| 18 | New York City FC | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 36 | 31 | +5 | 28 |
| 19 | Seattle Sounders FC | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 24 | 29 | −5 | 26 |
Updated to match(es) played on August 30, 2026. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Matches
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
| February 21 1 | Portland Timbers | 3−2 | Columbus Crew | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PST | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,210 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| February 28 2 | Colorado Rapids | 2−0 | Portland Timbers | Commerce City, Colorado |
| 13:30 PST |
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Report | Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park Attendance: 16,113 Referee: Jair Marrufo |
| March 7 3 Cascadia Cup | Portland Timbers | 1−4 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PST | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,473 Referee: Victor Rivas |
| March 14 4 | Houston Dynamo FC | 3–2 | Portland Timbers | Houston, Texas |
| 17:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium Attendance: 18,026 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
| March 22 5 | Portland Timbers | 1−1 | LA Galaxy | Portland, Oregon |
| 13:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 23,075 Referee: Drew Fischer |
| April 4 6 Cascadia Cup | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 3−2 | Portland Timbers | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| 19:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: BC Place Attendance: 25,465 Referee: Joe Dickerson |
| April 11 7 | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Los Angeles FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 13:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,686 Referee: Armando Villarreal |
| April 18 8 | Minnesota United FC | 2–0 | Portland Timbers | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| 17:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Allianz Field Attendance: 19,617 Referee: Nabil Bensalah |
| April 25 9 | San Diego FC | 1−2 | Portland Timbers | San Diego, California |
| 18:30 PDT |
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Report | Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium Attendance: 22,396 Referee: Jon Freemon |
| May 2 10 | Real Salt Lake | 2–0 | Portland Timbers | Sandy, Utah |
| 13:30 PDT | Report |
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Stadium: America First Field Attendance: 20,614 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
| May 9 11 | Portland Timbers | 6–0 | Sporting Kansas City | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,384 Referee: Ramy Touchan |
| May 13 12 | CF Montréal | 2–2 | Portland Timbers | Montreal, Quebec |
| 16:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Saputo Stadium Attendance: 12,251 Referee: Allen Chapman |
| May 17 13 | Inter Miami CF | 2–0 | Portland Timbers | Miami, Florida |
| 15:00 PDT | Report | Stadium: Nu Stadium Attendance: 26,715 Referee: Drew Fischer |
| May 23 14 | Portland Timbers | 1–3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Portland, Oregon |
| 18:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,686 Referee: Timothy Ford |
| July 16 15 Cascadia Cup | Seattle Sounders FC | 1–5 | Portland Timbers | Seattle, Washington |
| 19:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Lumen Field Attendance: 35,383 Referee: Rosendo Mendoza |
| July 22 16 | Portland Timbers | 2–2 | FC Dallas | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 20,184 Referee: Alexis Da Silva |
| July 25 17 | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Real Salt Lake | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 22,893 Referee: Elijio Arreguin |
| August 1 18 Cascadia Cup | Portland Timbers | 2–1 | Seattle Sounders FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:45 PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 24,686 Referee: Joe Dickerson |
| August 16 19 | Chicago Fire FC | 2–1 | Portland Timbers | Chicago, Illinois |
| 15:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Soldier Field Attendance: 30,168 Referee: Chris Penso |
| August 19 20 | Portland Timbers | 3–1 | San Diego FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 20,617 Referee: Rubiel Vazquez |
| August 22 21 | Los Angeles FC | 1–1 | Portland Timbers | Los Angeles, California |
| 19:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: BMO Stadium Attendance: 22,246 Referee: Jon Freemon |
| August 29 22 | Portland Timbers | 1–2 | Austin FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 20,952 Referee: Guido Gonzales Jr. |
| September 5 23 | Portland Timbers | v | Minnesota United FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: Providence Park |
| September 9 24 | Portland Timbers | v | St. Louis City SC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: Providence Park |
| September 12 25 | FC Dallas | v | Portland Timbers | Frisco, Texas |
| 17:30 PDT | Stadium: Toyota Stadium |
| September 19 26 | Portland Timbers | v | Atlanta United FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: Providence Park |
| September 26 27 | San Jose Earthquakes | v | Portland Timbers | San Jose, California |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: PayPal Park |
| October 10 28 | Sporting Kansas City | v | Portland Timbers | Kansas City, Kansas |
| 17:30 PDT | Stadium: Sporting Park |
| October 14 29 | LA Galaxy | v | Portland Timbers | Carson, California |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park |
| October 17 30 | Portland Timbers | v | Colorado Rapids | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: Providence Park |
| October 24 31 | Portland Timbers | v | Charlotte FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Stadium: Providence Park |
| October 28 32 | St. Louis City SC | v | Portland Timbers | St. Louis, Missouri |
| 17:30 PDT | Stadium: Energizer Park |
| November 1 33 | Portland Timbers | v | Houston Dynamo FC | Portland, Oregon |
| 18:15 PST | Stadium: Providence Park |
| November 7 34 | Austin FC | v | Portland Timbers | Austin, Texas |
| 16:00 PST | Stadium: Q2 Stadium |
Leagues Cup
| August 6 Round One | Portland Timbers | 5–2 | | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 11,330 Referee: Victor Rivas |
| August 9 Round One | América | 3–1 | | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:15 PDT | Report | Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 20,897 Referee: Walter López |
| August 13 Round One | Portland Timbers | 3–1 | | Portland, Oregon |
| 19:30 PDT | Report |
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Stadium: Providence Park Attendance: 21,586 Referee: Ismael Cornejo |
Transfers
Per league and club policy, terms of the deals are not disclosed except Targeted Allocation Money, General Allocation Money, draft picks, and international rosters spots.
Transfers in
| No. | Pos. | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025–26 | ||||||
| 5 | DF | Free | December 22, 2025 | [1] | ||
| 16 | DF | Homegrown contract | January 1, 2026 | |||
| 6 | DF | Undisclosed | January 8, 2026 | [2] | ||
| 17 | MF | $2.65M | February 2, 2026 | [3] | ||
| 30 | MF | Undisclosed | March 13, 2026 | [4] | ||
Transfers out
| No. | Pos. | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025–26 | ||||||
| GK | Free | January 6, 2026 | ||||
| GK | Free | January 7, 2026 | ||||
| MF | Trade | January 9, 2026 | ||||
Team statistics
MLS regular season
Goals
- As of February 21, 2026[5]
| Name | Nat | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
Assists
- As of February 21, 2026[5]
| Name | Nat | Games | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
Goalkeeping
- As of February 21, 2026[5]
| Name | Nat | Games | Saves | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
References
- ↑ "Timbers sign free agent defender Brandon Bye". timbers.com. December 22, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Wanderers farewell homegrown star Alex Bonetig following club record transfer fee". Western Sydney Wanderers. January 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Portland Timbers acquire Cole Bassett from Colorado Rapids | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- ↑ "Portland Timbers acquire José Caicedo from Pumas | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
- 1 2 3 "Portland Timbers 2025 Roster". Portland Timbers. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
