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Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos | Last updated Nov 1, 2025 4:00 PM ET

Portland Timbers will host San Diego FC at Providence Park this Saturday on the occasion of Game 2 of the MLS Western Conference Quarterfinals best-of-three.

Portland comes from a 2–1 loss in Game 1 and faces a must-win at home to force a decisive Game 3. Coach Phil Neville is under the spotlight, and another bad result at home could end their postseason run.

The Timbers trail the series 0–1 after the first match. For its part, San Diego FC took the opener 2–1 and can clinch the series with a road victory in Portland.

Below we share key details of the match, like where to watch it live and the possible lineups.

Where to Watch Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC

Portland Timbers vs San Diego FC will be available to watch across various platforms, both on television and via streaming. In the United States, you will be able to enjoy it through MLS Season Pass (Apple TV).

In Canada, it will also be available through Amazon Prime Video, while in the UK, you will be able to tune in to the game with MLS Season Pass.

Country	TV Channel / Streaming
United States	MLS Season Pass
United Kingdom	MLS Season Pass
Canada	MLS Season Pass, Amazon Prime Video

Injuries and Expected Lineups for Portland Timbers and San Diego FC

Portland Timbers

Goalkeeper: Pantemis.
Defenders: Mosquera, Miller, Surman, Smith.
Midfielders: Ayala, Chara, Pereira Da Costa.
Forwards: Antony, Mora, Velde.

Felipe Carballo (leg), Jonathan Rodriguez (knee), and Matias Rojas (leg) will be out due to injury for the home side, exactly as in the first match.

San Diego FC

Goalkeeper: Dos Santos.
Defenders: Pilcher, McVey, Duah, Bombino.
Midfielders: Valakari, Godoy, Tverskov.
Forwards: Dreyer, Lozano, Pellegrino.

Alejandro Alvarado (knee), Oscar Verhoeven (leg), Willy Kumado (leg), and Aiden Harangi (leg) are out due to injury for San Diego, but Hirving Lozano could return after being ruled out of the first match for disciplinary issues.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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