On Thursday, September 24, 2025, the Vancouver Whitecaps will play host to the Portland Timbers at BC Place in Vancouver. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET).
- Vancouver Whitecaps: 2nd in Western Conference with 55 points
- Portland Timbers: 7th in Western Conference with 42 points
How and where to watch
- Streaming / TV: Live on MLS Season Pass via the Apple TV app, globally. MLS Season Pass is the only place to watch all MLS matches, including regular season games, playoffs and select Leagues Cup games. You need an MLS Season Pass to watch these games
- Broadcast Radio: For fans listening in on the radio, the official radio partners for Vancouver Whitecaps is 101.3 HD3 and CKNW.com.
Portland Timbers fans can listen in on 1190 iHeart Sports DC or 101.1 HD2, with Spanish-language coverage available on iHeartRadio. Both teams will also receive national coverage on SiriusXM FC, Channel 157.
Match context
The Whitecaps come into this match in good form, already qualified to the MLS playoffs occupying the second place in the Western Conference.
They have won their last matches convincingly, including a 7–0 against Philadelphia Union with Thomas Müller netting a hat-trick.
As of writing, in the Western Conference, the Timbers are currently seventh and fighting for their playoff lives. Their away record hasn’t been the strongest, but the good news is they are certainly still very much in the playoff race.
Expected lineups Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers
Vancouver Whitecaps: Yohei Takaoka, Giuseppe Bovalina, Belal Halbouni, Mathías Laborda, Tate Johnson, Sebastian Berhalter, Jean-Claude Ngando, Emmanuel Sabbi, Kenji Cabrera, Ali Ahmed, Daniel Rios.
Portland Timbers: James Pantemis, Eric Miller, Finn Surman, Dario Zuparic, Ian Smith, Joao Ortiz, David Ayala, Kristoffer Velde, David Costa, Antony, Felipe Mora.
Head-to-head history
MLS all-time head-to-head:
- Vancouver Whitecaps: 14
- Portland Timbers: 18
- Draws: 9
The last time these two clubs faced off was February 23, 2025, where the Whitecaps won 4–1.
Prediction
Taking into account recent form and expert models, Vancouver is favored heading into the match.
Using Dimers’ simulation model, Vancouver has a 61.0 % chance to win, while Portland has an 18.1 % probability, and there is 20.9 % chance of a draw.
Vancouver has had a solid home record this season, they are on an unbeaten streak, and Portland struggles on the road this season, our tip is a home victory for the Whitecaps.
Score Prediction: Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 Portland Timbers.