Venue: Providence Park — Portland, Oregon
Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)**
VENUE & MATCH CONTEXT
Stadium: Providence Park
Capacity: 25,218
Surface: Artificial turf
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most intense environments. The Timbers Army creates a constant wall of noise, especially in night matches.
Narrative: Sporting Kansas City enters in crisis mode, winless in nine straight and struggling badly on both sides of the ball. Portland is inconsistent but improving, especially at home, and sees this as a must‑win opportunity to climb back into the Western Conference playoff picture.
WEATHER UPDATE
Temperature: 58°F
Wind: 6–9 mph from the northwest
Conditions: Light cloud cover, cool evening
Pitch Impact: Fast turf surface → favors quick transitions and wide play, both strengths of Portland.
INJURY REPORT
Sporting Kansas City
Alan Pulido — Questionable (groin)
Johnny Russell — Out (hamstring)
Erik Thommy — Probable (rest)
Andreu Fontàs — Out (knee)
Portland Timbers
Evander — Probable (minor ankle soreness)
Felipe Mora — Questionable (knee)
Dario Župarić — Out (hamstring)
Marvin Loría — Out (shoulder)
Impact: SKC’s attack is severely weakened without Russell and a limited Pulido. Portland’s midfield remains intact with Evander available, giving them a major creative advantage.
RECENT TEAM FORM
Sporting Kansas City
Last 5: L–L–D–L–L
Goals For: 9
Goals Against: 22
Road Record: 0‑4‑1
Trend: SKC is conceding early and often. Their press is ineffective, and their attack lacks cohesion without Pulido at full strength.
Portland Timbers
Last 5: W–L–L–W–L
Goals For: 16
Goals Against: 19
Home Record: 2‑2‑1
Trend: Portland is inconsistent but dangerous at home. Their attack is producing chances, but defensive lapses remain an issue.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Evander vs. Rémi Walter
Evander is Portland’s creative hub.
Walter must limit his space and prevent line‑breaking passes.
If Evander dictates tempo, Portland controls the match.
Edge: Portland
Santiago Moreno vs. Jake Davis
Moreno’s pace and dribbling are major threats on turf.
Davis must avoid being isolated in 1v1 situations.
Edge: Portland
Alan Pulido (if available) vs. Zac McGraw
Pulido’s movement is SKC’s best chance at unlocking Portland’s back line.
If Pulido is limited, SKC loses its primary scoring outlet.
Edge: Portland (significant if Pulido limited)
Felipe Mora vs. Daniel Rosero
Mora’s finishing and positioning are key for Portland.
Rosero must manage his runs and prevent second‑ball chaos.
Edge: Even (if Mora plays)
SERIES HISTORY
All‑Time MLS Meetings: Portland leads 9–7–6
At Providence Park: Portland leads 6–2–3
2025 Meetings: Portland won 2–1 at home
Trend: Portland has scored 2+ goals in 5 of last 7 vs. SKC
BETTING TRENDS
Sporting Kansas City
SKC has conceded 2+ goals in 7 of last 9
Over is 7–3 in last 10
SKC is 0‑5‑3 in last 8
Portland Timbers
Portland has scored 2+ goals in 6 of last 8
Over is 8–2 in last 10
Portland is 3–1–1 in last 5 home matches
Head‑to‑Head
Over has hit in 5 of last 7
Portland has won 3 straight at home vs. SKC
MATCH ODDS
Sporting Kansas City + 425
Portland Timbers – 200
Draw + 360
Over 3.5 + 105 Under 3.5 – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 8, 2026
