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Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas – August 9, 2025
Venue: Toyota Stadium – Frisco, TX
Kickoff: Saturday, August 9, 2025 – 8:30 PM ET
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass
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| Team | Record | Last 5 Matches (MLS) | Goals For | Goals Against | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Timbers | 10-7-7 (37 pts, West) | W-D-W-L-D | 38 | 35 | Felipe Mora (10) |
| FC Dallas | 6-11-7 (25 pts, West) | L-W-D-L-D | 34 | 44 | Petar Musa (8) |
Portland Timbers Outlook
The Timbers come in riding the momentum of a 2-0-1 Leagues Cup group-stage performance, building on their recent MLS form where they’ve taken four points from their last two league matches while conceding just once. A 1-0 win over LAFC on July 25 — sealed by Cristhian Paredes’ goal — showcased their ability to grind out results.
Head coach Phil Neville made use of rotation during the Leagues Cup to ensure his squad is fresh for the final 10 matches of the regular season.
“I think with (10) games to go, the rotations have gone… when we come to Dallas, we’re all fresh.” – Phil Neville, Portland Timbers
FC Dallas Outlook
Dallas returns from the Leagues Cup break having parted ways with star midfielder Luciano Acosta, transferring him to Fluminense in Brazil. While offense hasn’t been an issue — scoring multiple goals in three straight matches — defensive lapses remain a major problem, highlighted by a 4-3 loss to NYCFC in their last league outing.
Second-year forward Logan Farrington netted a brace in that match, but Dallas couldn’t hold two separate leads. Adding to their defensive concerns, they also transferred starting defender Marco Farfan to Tigres UANL during the break.
“This is about collective communication, organization… everybody understanding what togetherness is when you’re in the lead.” – Eric Quill, FC Dallas
The Lean
Portland’s defensive solidity and recent form, combined with Dallas’ defensive instability, point toward the visitors having the upper hand. Dallas’ attack can cause problems, but if Portland controls the tempo, they’re well-positioned to take points in Frisco.
Projected Score: Portland Timbers 2 – 1 FC Dallas
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