Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, How to Watch, & Prediction Lineups

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·2. August 2026

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, How to Watch, & Prediction Lineups

We are gathering around for another MLS Matchday. After an action-packed week capped by an MLS All-Star Game victory, our attention now turns to the weekend and the thrilling matchup ahead.

For the last game of the night, we have the Cascadia Cup. This means that the Portland Timbers vs the Seattle Sounders will face each other.

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The good news for the Timbers is that the last time they met was a few weeks ago. The final score of the game was 5-1 in favour of the Timbers, in what was a soccer masterclass.

With this being said, join us for this Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders preview. In this article, we will discuss the latest news, provide information on how to watch the game, and present the predicted formation.

Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, How to Watch It on TV, & Prediction Lineups

Jul 16, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Sounders midfielder Hassani Dotson (31) dribbles the ball against the Portland Timbers at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

When is the kick-off? Saturday, August 1st
What time is kick-off? 10:45 pm ET
Where is it played? Providence Park, Oregon

Predicted lineups for the Timbers vs Sounders

Portland Timbers:

Seattle Sounders:

Goalkeeper: Andrew Thomas
Defenders: Kalani Kossa-Rienzi, Stuart Hawkins, Antino Lopez, Nouhou Tolo
Midfielders: Hassani Dotson, Snyder Brunell; Paul Arriola, Albert Rusnák, Paul Rothrock
Forwards: Osaze De Rosario

Where to watch the Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders

The encounter between these two teams will start at 10:45 pm ET at Providence Park in Oregon.

This match is available to watch live on Apple TV. Remember, all MLS games can only be watched through Apple TV.

Injury Report

Portland Timbers:

OUT: Alexander Aravena (hip)
OUT: Gage Guerra (core)
OUT: Juan Mosquera (foot/ankle)

Seattle Sounders:

OUT: Pedro de la Vega (knee)
OUT: Yeimar Gómez Andrade (calf)
OUT: Jordan Morris (quad)
OUT: Nikola Petkovic (knee)
OUT: Cristian Roldan (quad)
Questionable: Hassani Dotson (hamstring)
Questionable: Kim Kee-hee (hamstring)
Questionable: Alex Roldan (hip)
Questionable: Ryan Sailor (knee)

Score Prediction

This derby is a must-watch. Last time it finished 5-1 in favour of the Timbers. And once again, circumstances seem to favor the home side.

The Seattle Sounders have now lost five straight matches, one of the worst stretches of their MLS campaign.

Yet, despite this challenging run, they still hold a better position in the standings than the Timbers. However, stats don’t lie, and the Timbers should have the upper hand in this encounter.