Portland Timbers - Seattle Sounders FC live - Football

Portland Timbers take on Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday, 2 August 2026, at 03:30 BST at Providence Park in Portland - in one of MLS's most electrifying rivalries, the Cascadia Cup derby. The Timbers head into this clash on the back of a stunning 5-1 demolition of the Sounders just two weeks ago, while Seattle arrive having lost four consecutive league games and desperately needing a result to protect their play-off position.

Match Info: Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC

Portland Timbers face Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday, 2 August 2026, at 03:30 BST (02:30 UTC) at Providence Park, Portland, Oregon, in a regular-season fixture of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC?

Fans across the world can stream the match on Apple TV, which serves as MLS's official global streaming partner. It is the most widely available option, accessible to viewers in any country without a local broadcast deal.

Viewers in the United States can watch the Cascadia Cup derby on TV via Fox Sports 1 and Fox Deportes. Those preferring online streaming can tune in through FOX One or Fubo TV.

In Canada, the match is broadcast on TSN5 on television, with TSN+ available for those who prefer to stream the game.

Match between Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC - Preview

The Cascadia Cup is one of MLS's fiercest local rivalries, and this edition carries extra weight. Portland dismantled Seattle 5-1 at Lumen Field on 17 July, and now the Timbers have the opportunity to assert their dominance on home turf at Providence Park.

Portland Timbers currently sit 10th in the Western Conference with 21 points from 17 matches (6 wins, 3 draws, 8 defeats). The second half of July, however, told a more encouraging story: after two consecutive league defeats in late May, the Timbers beat Seattle 5-1, drew 2-2 with FC Dallas, and won 2-1 against Real Salt Lake on 26 July. The big injury concern is forward Kevin Kelsy - the team's top scorer with 8 MLS goals - who suffered a foot injury on 24 July and faces a race against time to be fit for this fixture.

Seattle Sounders FC occupy 8th place in the Western Conference with 24 points from 16 games (7 wins, 3 draws, 6 defeats), but they arrive in Portland in alarming form. The Sounders have lost their last 4 MLS fixtures: 0-2 to LA Galaxy, 1-5 to Portland, 1-3 to Austin FC, and 0-1 to Philadelphia Union. Key absences including Cristian Roldán (muscular) and Pedro de la Vega (knee, out since October 2025) compound the challenge for head coach Brian Schmetzer's side.

Head-to-Head: Portland Timbers vs Seattle Sounders FC

In the all-time head-to-head record, Portland Timbers hold a narrow edge over their northwest rivals - 21 wins to Seattle's 19, with 11 draws - a balance that reflects how evenly matched this rivalry has been over the years.

Here are the results from the eight most recent meetings between the two clubs:

• 17 July 2026 - Major League Soccer - Seattle Sounders 1:5 Portland Timbers
• 5 October 2025 - Major League Soccer - Seattle Sounders 1:0 Portland Timbers
• 18 May 2025 - Major League Soccer - Portland Timbers 1:1 Seattle Sounders
• 20 October 2024 - Major League Soccer - Seattle Sounders 1:1 Portland Timbers
• 1 September 2024 - Major League Soccer - Portland Timbers 1:0 Seattle Sounders
• 12 May 2024 - Major League Soccer - Portland Timbers 1:2 Seattle Sounders
• 3 September 2023 - Major League Soccer - Seattle Sounders 2:2 Portland Timbers
• 16 April 2023 - Major League Soccer - Portland Timbers 4:1 Seattle Sounders

Portland Timbers - Recent Form

Portland Timbers are hitting a purple patch at exactly the right time: 2 wins and 1 draw from their last 3 MLS matches represent the kind of momentum that makes Providence Park a daunting place to visit.

The 2026 season began with a mixed run for Phil Neville's side. After an opening win over Columbus (3-2 on 22 February), the Timbers dropped five of their next nine league games, conceding four against Vancouver and losing 3-2 at Houston. The 6-0 thrashing of Sporting Kansas City on 10 May offered a glimpse of what this team is capable of when firing. A run of two defeats through mid-to-late May - including a 2-0 reverse at Inter Miami CF and a 1-3 home loss to San Jose - forced a rethink ahead of the MLS break. Since returning, Portland have won 2 and drawn 1 from 3 matches.

The question mark over Kevin Kelsy looms large. The 22-year-old forward leads Portland with 8 league goals and is currently sidelined with a foot injury sustained on 24 July. If he misses this fixture, Kristoffer Velde (4 goals) and Felipe Mora (4 goals) will be expected to carry Portland's attacking ambitions.

Seattle Sounders FC - Recent Form

Seattle Sounders FC are enduring their worst run of the season - 4 defeats from their last 5 MLS outings - arriving in Portland as a side in genuine crisis rather than one challenging for top honours.

Earlier in the campaign, the Sounders looked like a convincing top-eight side. A run of four consecutive MLS wins from late March to late April - beating St. Louis City 4-1, Houston 1-0, and Dallas 2-1 - had them looking sharp. Their CONCACAF Champions Cup involvement also continued into April, with a memorable 3-1 aggregate win over Tigres. The collapse since mid-May has been stark: after a fine 3-2 win over San Jose on 14 May, they lost 0-2 to LA Galaxy three days later, then suffered the heavy 1-5 defeat in Portland on 17 July. Austin FC beat them 3-1 on 23 July, and Philadelphia Union edged them 1-0 just days before this fixture.

Multiple injury absences have taken a toll: Pedro de la Vega (knee, out since October 2025), Cristian Roldán and Alexander Roldán (both muscular) are all unavailable, stripping the midfield of experience and creativity. Top scorer Paul Rothrock, with 4 MLS goals, will need to be at his sharpest if Seattle are to end their losing run at Providence Park.

Facts and Statistics

Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC have built one of American soccer's most passionate local rivalries - the Cascadia Cup - since both clubs joined MLS, with every edition of this northwest derby carrying tribal significance that goes far beyond three league points.

• Portland Timbers lead the all-time head-to-head record against Seattle Sounders: 21 wins to 19, with 11 draws.
• The Timbers' 5-1 win over the Sounders on 17 July 2026 was one of the most one-sided results in Cascadia Cup history.
• Portland have won 3 of the last 5 MLS meetings between these clubs (1 draw, 1 defeat).
• Seattle Sounders have lost 4 consecutive MLS matches - their longest losing run of the 2026 season.
• Kevin Kelsy leads Portland's scoring charts with 8 MLS goals in 2026, making him one of the most productive forwards in the Western Conference.