Portland Timbers host Seattle Sounders on Sunday, 2 August 2026. The kick-off time is 02:45 local. The fixture is part of the Major League Soccer schedule. Portland Timbers go into the match 9th in the table; Seattle Sounders sit 12th. The two squads have prepared for a tight contest.

Portland Timbers have taken 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from their last 5. Recent run: 1 win. Seattle Sounders have collected 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over the same span. Recent run: 5 losses in a row.

The two clubs have met 3 times recently. Past results: 17 Jul 2026: Portland Timbers 5-1 Seattle Sounders; 5 Oct 2025: Portland Timbers 0-1 Seattle Sounders; 18 May 2025: Portland Timbers 1-1 Seattle Sounders. The series gives both sides something to draw on before kick-off.

Portland Timbers beat Seattle Sounders 2-1. Portland Timbers scored through K. Kelsy 41', B. Bye 82'. Seattle Sounders replied with K. Kossa-Rienzi 27'. The decisive goal arrived in minute 82 as the contest closed.

Portland Timbers held 53% of the ball against 47% for Seattle Sounders. Shots on target finished 5-4. Expected goals read 1.71 for Portland Timbers, 1.22 for Seattle Sounders.

The win nudges Portland Timbers forward and leaves Seattle Sounders with work to do. Portland Timbers sat 9th and Seattle Sounders 12th before kick-off, so the table reshuffles slightly. The next round of fixtures will say more about where each side is going.