Portland Timbers welcome Seattle Sounders in Cascadia derby

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·30 Juli 2026

Portland Timbers welcome Seattle Sounders in Cascadia derby

By Ari Liljenwall

Just two weeks after the Portland Timbers secured a historic 5-1 road victory over Seattle Sounders FC, the Cascadia Cup rivalry matchup returns Saturday at Providence Park.

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How to watch & stream

Apple TV

When

Saturday, Aug. 1 | 10:45 pm ET/7:45 pm PT

Where

Providence Park | Portland, Oregon

WATCH: Portland score FIVE in historic Seattle beatdown

Portland Timbers

Standings

10th in Western Conference
21 points (6W-8L-3D)

Last game

Portland rallied from an early deficit to earn a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake, with Felipe Mora scoring both goals during his final appearance for the club.

The dramatic send-off continued the Timbers’ strong return from the 2026 FIFA World Cup break, following a 2-2 draw against FC Dallas and a commanding win at Seattle.

Players to watch

David Da Costa: Portland’s primary playmaker leads the team with six assists, including two during their resounding victory over Seattle after the World Cup break.
Kristoffer Velde: With 4g/5a during his first full season with the Timbers, the Norwegian winger adds end product and leadership.
Kevin Kelsy: Will the Venezuelan striker be available? Portland's leading scorer (8g/4a) missed last weekend's match with a foot/ankle injury.

Need to know

Portland appear to be on the ascent, returning from the World Cup break with a three-match unbeaten run highlighted by their historic 5-1 win at Seattle.

With Martí Cifuentes named head coach and Dutch striker Vincent Janssen joining the squad, the Timbers have reason to believe an exciting new era could be on the horizon.

Seattle Sounders FC

Standings

8th in Western Conference
24 points (7W-6L-3D)

Last game

Seattle’s post-World Cup struggles continued last weekend with a 1-0 defeat at the Philadelphia Union, extending their losing streak to five matches.

They've been outscored 12-2 during this stretch, falling down the table as injuries take a toll.

Players to watch

Albert Rusnák: Seattle’s DP No. 10 remains the player most capable of unlocking opposing defenses, making his influence especially important amid the club’s attacking struggles.
Paul Rothrock: The energetic winger leads Seattle with seven goals across all competitions, including the club’s lone strike during a recent 3-1 defeat at Austin FC.
Jackson Ragen: Earlier this week, the center back represented the Sounders at the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime.

Need to know

Seattle enter Saturday’s derby with five straight regular-season defeats.

Now, with several key injured players unavailable, the Sounders will seek a response in one of MLS’s most hostile road environments. Another loss to their fiercest rival would increase the temperature amongst fans.