The Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers meet tonight at Lumen Field in a Cascadia Cup rivalry clash.
Seattle (12-9-10, 46 points) is 5th in the West and has already clinched a playoff berth after last weekend’s 2–2 draw with Vancouver. The Sounders are +7 on goal difference (54 GF/47 GA) and have been sturdy at home (8-1-6).
Portland (11-10-11, 44 points) sit 7th and are still chasing a clinch with two matches left. They drew 2–2 with FC Dallas a week ago. Kristoffer Velde helped create both goals, with Cristhian Paredes scoring late. The Timbers are −2 on goal difference (41 GF/43 GA) and 4-5-7 away from home.
These teams last met on May 17 in Portland, a 1–1 draw (Albert Rusnák for Seattle; Santiago Moreno for Portland).
Starting Lineups
Seattle Sounders (4-2-3-1)
GK: S. Frei
DEF: Á. Roldán, K. Kim, J. Ragen, N. Tolo
MID: C. Roldán, A. Rusnák
AM: P. de la Vega, J. Ferreira, P. Rothrock
FW: J. Morris
Portland Timbers (4-3-3)
GK: M. Crépeau
DEF: J. Mosquera, F. Surman, K. Miller, I. Smith
MID: A. Alves Santos, C. Paredes, D. Da Costa
FW: K. Kelsy, D. Avala, K. Velde
Prediction
The Sounders’ home form and attacking depth give them the edge, but Portland’s front line is capable of punishing mistakes. Expect a tight, physical game decided in transition.
Predicted Score: Seattle Sounders 2, Portland Timbers 1
How to Watch Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
Tonight’s match between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers kicks off at 10:30 PM Eastern / 7:30 PM Pacific at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The match streams live on Apple TV with an MLS Season Pass subscription. T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers with qualifying plans can secure a MLS Season Pass access for free this season here.
Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM Eastern / 7:30 PM Pacific
Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
TV/Streaming: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
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