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Portland Timbers' most-used XI this season (starts from 35 matches): Pantemis (32); Fory (32), Surman (29), Miller (25); Bassett (27); Velde (33), da Costa (31), Lassiter (19). Since left: Kelsy. Out: Bye, Antony. Next match: vs Houston Dynamo, Mon 2 Nov.
What Cifuentes said before the next match
Presser not due yet.
Next presser expected before Houston Dynamo, Mon 2 Nov.
Latest Portland Timbers moves
All clubs →Quiet since 1 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERKelsy leaves for Rangers1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERWaterman signs from Chicago Fire1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFEROndo leaves for hodd1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERHernández signs from Atlanta United FC31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMora leaves for Atletico San Luis29 Jul · Transfer
- TRANSFERJanssen signs from Antwerp28 Jul · Free agent
- TRANSFERRodríguez leaves for Penarol23 Jul · Free agent
Portland Timbers most-used starting XI
35 MATCHESPortland Timbers' most-used starting XI this season, across 35 official matches, was Pantemis in goal, a back four of Fory, Surman, Miller and Bye, and Velde, da Costa, Lassiter, Kelsy and Antony further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Kelsy.
- Unavailable: Bye (Out), Antony (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 16 of the last 30 matches.
- Doubtful: Surman.
Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Portland Timbers this season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Portland Timbers are 11th in the MLS on 40 points from 32 games. They have W2 D2 L1 in their last five.

4-3-3 at home · 4-2-3-1 away
Most Common Portland Timbers Starting XI
Based on 35 official matches this season
- PantemisGK · 32 starts
- ForyDEF · 32 starts
- SurmanDEF · 29 starts
- MillerDEF · 25 starts
- ByeDEF · 21 starts
- BassettMID · 27 starts
- VeldeFWD · 33 starts
- da CostaFWD · 31 starts
- LassiterFWD · 19 starts
- KelsyFWD · 17 startsLeft the club
- AntonyFWD · 16 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Portland Timbers fixtures
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LAST 6 MONTHS · 7 MOVESPortland Timbers
- Who started Portland Timbers' last match?
- Portland Timbers' starting XI on 29 Oct 2026 in the MLS (4-3-3): J. Pantemis, R. Hernández, J. Waterman, K. Miller, J. Fory, J. Ortiz, D. Chará, C. Bassett, A. Lassiter, David Pereira da Costa, K. Velde.
- What was Portland Timbers' last result?
- Portland Timbers beat St. Louis City 3–2 on 29 Oct 2026.
- When did Portland Timbers last win?
- Portland Timbers last won on 29 Oct 2026, beating St. Louis City 3–2.
- Who takes penalties for Portland Timbers?
- V. Janssen has taken the most penalties for Portland Timbers this season, scoring 2 of 2.
- Who has made the most starts for Portland Timbers this season?
- K. Velde leads with 33 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 19 of their 34 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 32 matches.
- Which Portland Timbers defender has started the most this season?
- J. Fory has made the most starts as defender for Portland Timbers this season, starting 32 matches.
- Which Portland Timbers midfielder has started the most this season?
- D. Da Costa has made the most starts as midfielder for Portland Timbers this season, starting 31 matches.
- Which Portland Timbers forward has started the most this season?
- K. Velde has made the most starts as forward for Portland Timbers this season, starting 33 matches.
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