Austin FC - Portland Timbers

Austin FC host Portland Timbers at Q2 Stadium on 8 November 2026 for matchday 34 of the Major League Soccer season. The home side enters the final day of the regular season looking to stabilize their defensive structure, with Jon Bell notably absent through injury. The expected XI for Austin FC features Damian Las in goal behind a defensive unit including Jon Gallagher and Guilherme Biro, while Christian Ramirez leads the attacking line.

Portland Timbers arrive in strong form, having secured three consecutive victories, including a 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo FC on 2 November 2026. With Vincent Janssen and Kristoffer Velde expected to spearhead the attack, the visitors carry significant momentum into this final fixture. Austin FC will look to replicate their 2-1 victory from 30 August 2026, though they must contend with a Portland side currently enjoying their most productive run of the campaign.