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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.

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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 MATCHES

Portland 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.

  1. DEFFory
  2. DEFSurmanDoubtful
  3. DEFByeOut
  4. FWDAntonyOut

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.

Martí Cifuentes, Portland Timbers manager
Head Coach
Martí Cifuentes
SpainSince Sept 2026
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Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 16 of last 30
4-2-3-1
53%
4-3-3
40%
4-1-4-1
7%

4-3-3 at home · 4-2-3-1 away

Most Common Portland Timbers Starting XI

Based on 35 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Portland Timbers transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 7 MOVES
SIGNED
3
DEPARTED
4
IN · 3
  • WWatermanfrom Chicago FireTransferSEP '26
  • HHernándezfrom Atlanta United FCTransferAUG '26
  • JJanssenfrom AntwerpFree agentJUL '26
OUT · 4
  • KKelsyto RangersTransferSEP '26
  • OOndoto hoddTransferSEP '26
  • MMorato Atletico San LuisTransferJUL '26
  • RRodríguezto PenarolFree agentJUL '26
Stats & Facts

Portland 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.
Squad · 27 players

Goalkeepers

41
GK
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0 G · 0 A · 7.01
LAST MATCH · 5.9
25
GK
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Out
Out, Concussion · reported availability, a hint
0 G · 0 A · 5.90
LAST MATCH · –
26
GK
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Doubtful
Doubtful, Lower-Body Injury · reported availability, a hint

Portland Timbers past seasons

SeasonLeaguePosPts
2024MLS, Western Conference9th47
2023MLS, Western Conference10th43
2022MLS, Western Conference8th46
2021MLS, Western Conference4th55
2020MLS, MLS: Regular Season3rd39
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