Portland Timbers host San Diego on Thursday, 20 August 2026. The kick-off time is 02:30 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Portland Timbers go into the match 10th in the table; San Diego sit 12th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Portland Timbers have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their last 5. Recent run: 1 loss. San Diego have collected 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the same span. Recent run: 1 win.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 26 Apr 2026: Portland Timbers 2-1 San Diego; 10 Nov 2025: Portland Timbers 0-4 San Diego; 2 Nov 2025: Portland Timbers 2-2 San Diego. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Portland Timbers beat San Diego 3-1. Portland Timbers scored through K. Velde 29', A. Lassiter 51', David Pereira da Costa 68'. San Diego replied with Gabriel Pirani 45'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 68 as the contest closed.

Portland Timbers held 30% of the ball against 70% for San Diego. Shots on target finished 5-6. Expected goals read 1.59 for Portland Timbers, 1.41 for San Diego.

The win nudges Portland Timbers forward and leaves San Diego with work to do. Portland Timbers sat 10th and San Diego 12th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.