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Mora scores 2 first-half goals and the Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 to advance in MLS playoffs

Felipe Mora scored two first-half goals, defender Kamal Miller added another in the 82nd minute and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 in a wild-card match

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Antony Alves Santos - Starts versus Real Salt Lake Antony (lower body) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Antony could produce his usual offensive stats after avoiding a major injury, hoping to end a five-game scoreless streak in league play. He's expected to be one of Portland's wingers along with Kristoffer Velde while Omir Fernandez offers backup off the bench.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Finn Surman - Starting Wednesday Surman (lower body) is in the starting XI for the Wild Card round against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Surman will return to the field after being sidelined for one game due to the injury. The center-back has been a regular participant throughout the season, and he produced more than five clearances and two blocks in each of his last four matches played. Dario Zuparic will be among the substitutes with Surman back in the initial lineup.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers & Real Salt Lake look to start Cinderella run | MLSSoccer.com With the sting of a 4-0 home defeat to San Diego FC on Decision Day still fresh, the Portland Timbers get a chance at redemption.

OCTOBER 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Predicting the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Wild Card Matches Portland Timbers, Real Salt Lake, Chicago Fire and Orlando City all seek spots in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.

OCTOBER 21 • SI.COM

Antony Alves Santos - Questionable Wednesday Antony (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Salt Lake, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Antony is a doubt for Saturday's clash due to a lower body injury. He's gone the full 90 in almost every match in recent weeks, so any sort of injury here would be a major concern. If deemed fit he should slot straight into the starting XI with a big role on the wing, especially with Matias Rojas (lower body) ruled out.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Matias Rojas - Out against Salt Lake Rojas (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with Salt Lake, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Rojas hasn't started in the last two matches and is now ruled out for the wildcard round. The winger could have a chance to return if he can get fit for the opening round. With Rojas left on the sideline Antony (lower body) could be forced into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake visits the Portland Timbers in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Real Salt Lake visits the Portland Timbers in the opening round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Kristoffer Velde - Four shots in defeat Velde registered four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 loss versus San Diego FC.

Impact Velde led a listless Portland attacking effort Saturday with four shot attempts (one on goal) as they were easily dispatched by San Diego in a 4-0 home defeat. The midfielder also contributed one tackle (one won), two clearances and one block to the ineffective defensive effort across his 90 minuets of play. The appearance marks the third successive fixture in which Velde has played the full 90 miniutes.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Pantemis - Two saves in defeat Pantemis recorded two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus San Diego FC.

Impact Pantemis conceded four goals from six San Diego shots on target Saturday as Portland suffered a 4-0 home defeat. The four goals allowed marks a season worst for the keeper who had allowed just six goals across his previous five starting appearances. If Pantemis remains the choice for Portland's playoff ambitions, he'll be in net Wednesday for their Wild Card Round matchup versus Real Salt Lake.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake: How to watch, stream Western Conference Wild Card | MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers (No. 8) host Real Salt Lake (No. 9) in Wednesday night's Western Conference Wild Card match, determining who meets San...

OCTOBER 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jimer Fory - Sends three crosses Fory registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one clearance in Saturday's 4-0 loss against San Diego FC.

Impact Fory played the entire second half Saturday after missing the last game with an injury. He's started nine of the last 11 MLS gams played, totaling 17 crosses (one accurate) and 12 tackles in that span.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream - Bleacher Nation San Diego FC (currently fifth in MLS) visits Portland Timbers (16th) at 9:00 PM ET on Saturday.

OCTOBER 18 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Finn Surman - Added to injury report Surman (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's clash with San Diego, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Surman was a late addition to the injury report ahead of Decision Day. He went the full 90 last time out, so the severity of the injury is unclear. Portland are safe in the playoffs, so if he can't go Saturday it would give him some rest before the playoffs kick off.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers vs San Diego Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th October 2025 Portland Timbers host San Diego at the Providence Park on Saturday on the final day of the 2025 MLS league season.

OCTOBER 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dreyer leads San Diego FC against the Portland Timbers

Anders Dreyer leads San Diego FC into a matchup with the Portland Timbers after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Portland Timbers vs. San Diego FC: How to watch, stream Decision Day match | MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers welcome San Diego FC to Providence Park on Saturday for a key Decision Day clash between Western Conference foes.

OCTOBER 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Finn Surman - Imperious defensive effort Surman recorded three tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Surman marked a team-high with three tackles (two won) and a matched the team-high with nine clearances Saturday in their narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of rivals Seattle. After not recording more than two blocks in a single appearance across his first 27 appearances (27 starts), the central defender has made at least three blocks in each of his last four appearances. In his first full season with Portland Surman has contributed to six clean sheets across 31 appearances (31 starts).

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Velde - Squanders opportunities in defeat Velde had three shots (one on goal), 11 crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Velde led the Portland attacking effort Saturday in crosses (11 attempts, zero accurate), corners (six) and shots (three, one on goal) but could not unlock the Seattle defense in a narrow 1-0 road defeat. Despite the midfielder being given the tactical freedom to catalyze Portland's goal-scoring effort, he created zero chances across his 90 miniutes of play. Since moving to MLS from Olympiacos, Velde has assisted twice across seven starting appearances.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Maxime Crepeau - Three saves in loss Crepeau registered three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Crepeau conceded one first half goal, repelled three Seattle shots on target and made one clearance Saturday as Portland were outlasted 1-0 in a road defeat versus their Cascadia rivals. The appearance marked the keeper's return to play after a concussion forced him to the sidelines for six matches. If Crepeau is fit for the regular season finale, expect to see his name on the team sheet Saturday when Portland host San Diego.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Portland Timbers clinch Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs spot | MLSSoccer.com The Portland Timbers are in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the second straight season, thanks to other Matchday 38 results.

OCTOBER 6 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pedro de la Vega, Stefan Frei lead Sounders to 1-0 victory over Timbers

Pedro de la Vega scored early in the first half and Stefan Frei made it stand up as the Seattle Sounders edged the Portland Timbers 1-0

OCTOBER 5 • Associated Press

Seattle Sounders FC vs. Portland Timbers Prediction, Picks, Live Odds - October 4 - Bleacher Nation Seattle Sounders FC, currently 14th in MLS, hosts 16th-place Portland Timbers on Saturday, in a top-half versus bottom-half clash. Below, yo...

OCTOBER 4 • BLEACHERNATION.COM