Portland Timbers - Charlotte FC

Portland Timbers and Charlotte FC face off on 25 October 2026 in matchday 31 of the Major League Soccer season. Portland enters this contest looking to arrest a difficult run of form, having failed to secure a victory in their last eight league outings, including a recent goalless draw against Colorado Rapids. Conversely, Charlotte FC arrives at Providence Park with a more varied sequence of results, recently sharing the points in a 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Union following a challenging defeat against Columbus Crew.

This encounter marks the first meeting between the two sides since Charlotte FC claimed a 2-0 victory on 4 May 2024. As the hosts prepare without the injured Finn Surman, the expected XI led by Kristoffer Velde will aim to find an attacking spark against a Charlotte side featuring Allan Saint-Maximin. With both teams seeking stability, the match promises a tactical battle at Providence Park.