Portland Timbers lineup @ Sporting Kansas City
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Portland Timbers' most-used XI this season (starts from 30 matches): Pantemis (27); Miller (20); Fory (27), Bassett (26), da Costa (26); Velde (28), Antony (16), Lassiter (15). Since left: Kelsy. Out: Surman, Bye. Next match: at Sporting Kansas City, Sun 11 Oct.
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Next presser expected before Sporting Kansas City, Sun 11 Oct.
Latest Portland Timbers moves
All clubs →Quiet since 2 Sep: nothing new to report
- TRANSFERKelsy leaves for Rangers2 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERWaterman signs from Chicago Fire1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFEROndo leaves for hodd1 Sep · Transfer
- TRANSFERHernández signs from Atlanta United FC1 Sep · 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
30 MATCHESPortland Timbers' most-used starting XI this season, across 30 official matches, was Pantemis in goal, a back three of Surman, Bye and Miller, and Velde, Kelsy, Antony and Lassiter further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.
Team news
- No longer available: Kelsy.
- Unavailable: Surman (Out), Bye (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
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 10th in the MLS on 32 points from 27 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

Most Common Portland Timbers Starting XI
Based on 30 official matches this season
- PantemisGK · 27 starts
- SurmanDEF · 29 starts
- ByeDEF · 21 starts
- MillerDEF · 20 starts
- ForyMID · 27 starts
- BassettMID · 26 starts
- da CostaMID · 26 starts
- VeldeFWD · 28 starts
- KelsyFWD · 17 startsLeft the club
- AntonyFWD · 16 starts
- LassiterFWD · 15 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Portland Timbers fixtures
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- Who started Portland Timbers' last match?
- Portland Timbers' starting XI on 27 Sept 2026 in the MLS (4-2-3-1): J. Pantemis, E. Miller, R. Hernández, K. Miller, J. Fory, D. Chará, C. Bassett, A. Lassiter, David Pereira da Costa, K. Velde, V. Janssen.
- What was Portland Timbers' last result?
- Portland Timbers lost to San Jose Earthquakes 1–3 on 27 Sept 2026.
- When did Portland Timbers last win?
- Portland Timbers last won on 6 Sept 2026, beating Minnesota United FC 5–4.
- Who takes penalties for Portland Timbers?
- Antony has taken the most penalties for Portland Timbers this season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Portland Timbers this season?
- Finn Surman leads with 29 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 29 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 27 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 29 matches.
- Which Portland Timbers midfielder has started the most this season?
- J. Fory has made the most starts as midfielder for Portland Timbers this season, starting 27 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 28 matches.
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