Post by Yeseeka on Jan 9, 2020 19:37:39 GMT -8
UPDATED 6/12/2020 --
Due to the 2020 season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the following schedule will not be played. Instead, all MLS teams will compete in a MLS is Back Tournament. The Timbers, through a draw, are paired in group F along with the Houston Dynamo, Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC. Six groups have been created by MLS and will complete in a World Cup type of format until a winner is determined. The groups are pictured below.
Further Schedule details will be added here once they are released.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE --
The Portland Timbers will look to make their way back to the MLS Cup for the first time since 2018. After falling short to Atlanta United FC, 2-0, for that season's MLS Cup, the Timbers made a return trip to the playoffs last season. However, they were eliminated in the First Round by Real Salt Lake. The 2015 MLS champions are set to embark on their signature 10th season in the league.
Overview
In 2019 the Timbers opened the season with 12 straight games on the road due to extensive renovations being done to Providence Park. In 2020 they enter their 10th Major League Soccer regular season with a two-game home stand. That could give Portland the opportunity to start the season with a bit of a bang.
After a three-game home pre-season schedule in February, the regular season opens on March 1 in Portland with a meeting against Minnesota United FC. The Timbers face Cascadia Cup rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC on April 25 in the first of a pair of meetings between the teams during the course of the season. The teams conclude the season against one another in Vancouver on October 4. The Timbers face their other Cascadia rival, Seattle Sounders FC, twice. The teams first face off on May 17 in Portland and will meet again on September 22 in the Emerald City.
The Timbers have a half dozen two-game home stands, and they face just one three-game road trip. That comes over an eight-day span from May 23 to May 30 when they visit Minnesota United FC, Chicago Fire FC and Orlando City SC. Also on the schedule is a span of four of five on the road from June 21 to July 11.
Many matches are broadcast nationally or regionally, and games which are not on a nationwide broadcast are will air locally on KPDX in the Portland area. All broadcast information is listed in parenthesis in the schedule below. Check your listings to find the corresponding channels in your area.
The Timbers play their home games at Providence Park, located at 1844 SW Morrison in downtown Portland. The location was originally used as a field before the actual stadium was constructed and completed in 1926. Providence Park has a capacity of 25,218. The stadium was previously home to the Portland State University football team, the Vikings, as well as other sporting events. Providence Park is also home to the Portland Thorns of the National Women's Soccer League.
Home games are noted in Bold Green. All times on this schedule are pacific time and are subject to change. Where applicable, click on the final score for the Timbers official match summary.
due to the regular season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Pre-Season Schedule
FEBRUARY
Sat., Feb. 1 - at Deportivo Sasprissa (W 2-1)
Wed., Feb. 5 - at Municipal Grecia (W 3-1)
Sun., Feb. 9 - at C.S Herediano (W 3-0)
Sun., Feb. 16 - Vancouver Whitecaps (W 2-1)
Wed., Feb. 19 - Minnesota United FC (L 2-4)
Sat., Feb. 22 - New England Revolution (L 1-3)
Regular Season Schedule
MARCH
Sun., March 1 - Minnesota United FC (L 1-3)
Sun., March 8 - Nashville SC (W 1-0)
SEASON POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
Sun., March 15 - at New England Revolution, 10:30 a.m. (ROOT)
Sun., March 22 - at Los Angeles FC, 6 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Sat., March 28 - Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m. (KPDX)
APRIL
Sat., April 4 - at Houston Dynamo, 3 p.m. (ROOT)
Sat., April 11 - FC Dallas, 7:30 p.m. (KPDX)
Sun., April 19 - at Atlanta United FC, 3:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Sat., April 25 - Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 7 p.m. (KPDX)
MAY
Sat., May 2 - Los Angeles Galaxy, 12:30 p.m. (ABC)
Sat., May 9 - at Real Salt Lake, 6 p.m. (KPDX)
Sun., May 17 - Seattle Sounders FC, 2 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Sat., May 23 - at Minnesota United FC, 5 p.m. (ROOT)
Wed., May 27 - at Chicago Fire FC, 5 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., May 30 - at Orlando City SC, 4:30 p.m. (ROOT)
JUNE
Sat., June 14 - Sporting Kansas City, 2 p.m. (ESPN)
Wed., June 17 - Colorado Rapids, 7:30 p.m. (KPDX)
Sun., June 21 - at New York Red Bulls, 2 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Sun., June 28 - at Sporting Kansas City, 3:30 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
JULY
Wed., July 1 - Columbus Crew SC, 7:30 p.m. (ROOT)
Sun., July 5 - at Nashville SC, 4 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., July 11 - at Colorado Rapids, 6 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., July 18 - San Jose Earthquakes, 7:30 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., July 25 - Houston Dynamo, 7:30 p.m. (ROOT)
AUGUST
Sun., Aug. 2 - at Los Angeles Galaxy, 7 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Sat., Aug. 8 - FC Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m. (KPDX)
Sun., Aug. 16 - Inter Miami CF, 6 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
Sat., Aug. 22 - at Seattle Sounders FC, 1 p.m. (ESPN)
Sun., Aug. 30 - Los Angeles FC, 6 p.m. (Fox Sports 1)
SEPTEMBER
Sat., Sept. 5 - at FC Dallas, 5:30 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., Sept. 12 - at San Jose Earthquakes, 7 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., Sept 19 - Toronto FC, 6 p.m. (KPDX)
Sat., Sept. 26 - Real Salt Lake, 7:30 p.m. (KPDX)
OCTOBER
Sun., Oct. 4 - at Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 1:30 p.m. (ROOT)
MSL Teams' Home Stadiums
Atlanta United FC -- Mercedes-Benz Stadium; Atlanta, Georgia
Chicago Fire -- Soldier Field; Chicago, Illinois
FC Cincinnati -- Nippert Stadium; Cincinnati, Ohio
Colorado Rapids -- Dick's Sporting Goods Park; Commerce City, Colorado
Columbus Crew -- Mapfire Stadium; Columbus, Ohio
DC United -- Audi Field; Washington D.C.
FC Dallas -- Toyota Stadium; Frisco, Texas
Houston Dynamo -- BBVA Compass Stadium; Houston, Texas
Inter Miami CF -- Lockhart Stadium; Fort Lauderdale; Florida
Los Angeles FC -- Banc of California Stadium; Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Galaxy -- Dignity Health Sports Park; Carson, California
Minnesota United FC -- Allianz Field; St. Paul, Minnesota
Montreal Impact -- Saputo Stadium; Montreal, Quebec, Canada
New England Revolution -- Gillette Stadium; Foxborough, Massachusetts
New York City FC -- Yankee Stadium; Bronx, New York
New York Red Bulls -- Red Bull Arena (USA); Harrison, New Jersey
Nashville SC -- Nissan Stadium; Nashville, Tennessee
Orlando City SC -- Exploria Stadium; Orlando, Florida
Philadelphia Union -- Talen Energy Stadium; Chester, Pennsylvania
Portland Timbers -- Providence Park; Portland, Oregon
Real Salt Lake -- Rio Tinto Stadium; Sandy, Utah
San Jose Earthquakes -- Avaya Stadium; San Jose, California
Seattle Sounders -- CenturyLink Field; Seattle, Washington
Sporting Kansas City -- Children's Mercy Park; Kansas City, Kansas
Toronto FC -- BMO Field; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Vancouver Whitecaps FC -- BC Place; Vancouver, British Columbia
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