Who's in your Portland Timbers Starting 11?

Portland Timbers predicted lineup vs Minnesota United FC1 UNAVAILABLE

Portland Timbers are without Bye at home to Minnesota United FC in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 25 official matches is: Pantemis in goal, a back four of Surman, Fory, Bye and Miller, and Kelsy and Antony further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

1. GKPantemis
2. DEFSurman
3. DEFForyDoubtful
4. DEFByeOut
5. DEFMiller
6. MIDVelde
7. MIDCosta
8. MIDBassett
9. MIDCaicedo
10. FWDKelsy
11. FWDAntony

Team news

• Unavailable: Bye (Out).
• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 20 of the last 30 matches.
• Doubtful: Fory.
• Based on starts across 25 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Portland Timbers, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Portland Timbers

What is Portland Timbers's expected lineup?

Portland Timbers are without Bye at home to Minnesota United FC in the MLS, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 25 official matches is: Pantemis in goal, a back four of Surman, Fory, Bye and Miller, and Kelsy and Antony further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Pantemis, Surman, Fory, Bye (out), Miller, Velde, Costa, Bassett, Caicedo, Kelsy, Antony.

Who started Portland Timbers' last match?

Portland Timbers' starting XI on 30 Aug 2026 in the MLS (4-3-3): James Pantemis, Eric Miller, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jímer Fory, David Pereira Da Costa, José Caicedo, Cole Bassett, Ariel Lassiter, Gage Guerra, Kristoffer Velde.

What was Portland Timbers' last result?

Portland Timbers lost to Austin 1–2 on 30 Aug 2026.

When did Portland Timbers last win?

Portland Timbers last won on 20 Aug 2026, beating San Diego 3–1.

Who takes penalties for Portland Timbers?

K. Velde has taken the most penalties for Portland Timbers this season, scoring 0 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Portland Timbers this season?

Finn Surman leads with 25 starts for Portland Timbers across all competitions this season.

What formation does Portland Timbers use most often?

Portland Timbers have used a 4-2-3-1 in 17 of their 24 matches this season.

Which Portland Timbers goalkeeper has started the most this season?

J. Pantemis has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Portland Timbers this season, starting 22 matches.

Which Portland Timbers defender has started the most this season?

F. Surman has made the most starts as defender for Portland Timbers this season, starting 25 matches.

Which Portland Timbers midfielder has started the most this season?

K. Velde has made the most starts as midfielder for Portland Timbers this season, starting 23 matches.

Which Portland Timbers forward has started the most this season?

K. Kelsy has made the most starts as forward for Portland Timbers this season, starting 17 matches.