San Jose Earthquakes - Portland Timbers
San Jose Earthquakes host Portland Timbers at PayPal Park
Saturday night at PayPal Park, San Jose Earthquakes welcome Portland Timbers for a Major League Soccer matchday 27 encounter. The hosts enter the fixture seeking stability, having navigated a mixed run that includes a recent 2-2 draw against Los Angeles FC and a narrow victory over Houston Dynamo FC. With Angus Gunn expected to anchor the defence behind a balanced XI, San Jose will look to build on their positive momentum from recent weeks.
Portland Timbers arrive looking to arrest a slide after suffering consecutive defeats to Atlanta United and FC Dallas. The visitors face a challenge in their defensive setup, as key absences for Brandon Bye and Jose Caicedo will test their depth against a San Jose side that claimed a 3-1 win in their most recent meeting on 24 May 2026. The outcome will likely hinge on whether Portland can regain the attacking rhythm that saw them net five goals against Minnesota United earlier this month.
