San Diego FC Faces Portland Timbers in Playoff Showdown

San Diego, California — San Diego FC will host the Portland Timbers in the first round of the Major League Soccer Western Conference playoffs on October 26, 2025. The match is set to kick off at 9:30 PM ET at Snapdragon Stadium.

Both teams enter the playoffs with a strong season behind them. San Diego FC finished the regular season with a record of 19 wins, 6 losses, and 9 draws, earning the top seed in the Western Conference. The Timbers, with a record of 11 wins, 11 losses, and 12 draws, secured the eighth seed.

San Diego FC’s attack has been impressive throughout the season, scoring a total of 64 goals. Their goal difference stands at 23, indicating a solid defensive performance as well. The Timbers will look to outpace the home team, who has kept 11 clean sheets, while Portland has struggled defensively with 49 goals conceded.

Officials have not yet announced the starting lineups for the match. Key players for San Diego include their leading goal-scorer M. Duah and top assist provider A. Pellegrino. For Portland, D. Chará and K. Velde will be critical to their playoff success.

This matchup is viewed as critical for both teams, with the Timbers eager to upset the top seed and advance further in the playoffs. The excitement is palpable as fans eagerly await the kickoff.