Kickoff: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Venue: Providence Park — Portland, Oregon
Broadcast: Apple TV — MLS Season Pass
Venue Profile — Providence Park
- Location: Goose Hollow, Portland, OR
- Capacity: ~25,000
- Surface: Artificial turf
- Atmosphere: One of MLS’s most intense and unique environments
- Team Fit: Portland thrives on wide‑channel play and crowd‑driven momentum
Providence Park is known for tight sightlines, high‑tempo matches, and a strong home‑field surge, especially in night games.
Weather Forecast (Portland)
Kickoff Weather Rating: 8/10 — Cool, damp, classic Pacific Northwest soccer conditions
- Temperature: 58–61°F
- Sky: Mostly cloudy
- Wind: 6–9 mph from the west
- Rain Chance: 20% (light drizzle possible)
- Humidity: 70–75%
- Impact:
- Slight moisture may speed up turf play
- Excellent conditions for high‑tempo pressing
- Minimal wind impact
Injury Report
San Jose Earthquakes
- Cristian Espinoza — Probable (ankle)
- Jeremy Ebobisse — Probable (shoulder)
- Carlos Akapo — Out (hamstring)
- Nathan — Out (knee)
- Jackson Yueill — Questionable (groin)
Portland Timbers
- Evander — Probable (hip)
- Felipe Mora — Questionable (knee)
- Dario Župarić — Out (foot)
- Claudio Bravo — Out (hamstring)
- Santiago Moreno — Probable (illness)
Impact Summary:
- San Jose’s attack is intact with Espinoza and Ebobisse available.
- Portland missing Bravo and Župarić weakens their defensive structure significantly.
- Evander’s availability is crucial for Portland’s creativity.
Team Records & Recent Form
San Jose Earthquakes (9‑3‑2)
Last 5: 4‑1‑0 Road Record: 3‑2‑1 Goals For: 26 Goals Against: 17
Form Notes:
- One of the hottest teams in MLS
- Espinoza in MVP‑level form
- Defense improving despite injuries
- Strong in transition and set pieces
Portland Timbers (4‑7‑2)
Last 5: 1‑3‑1 Home Record: 3‑3‑1 Goals For: 18 Goals Against: 25
Form Notes:
- Inconsistent attack, heavily dependent on Evander
- Defense leaking goals, especially on the flanks
- Portland has struggled to close out matches
Key Player Matchups
1. Cristian Espinoza (SJ) vs. Portland Fullbacks
- Espinoza’s elite 1v1 ability vs. a depleted Portland back line
- Portland struggles vs. pace and diagonal runs
- Expect San Jose to overload the right flank
Edge: Espinoza
2. Evander (POR) vs. San Jose Midfield
- Evander’s creativity vs. Yueill’s uncertain availability
- If Evander finds pockets, Portland becomes dangerous
- San Jose must deny central channels
Edge: Evander, if fully fit.
3. Jeremy Ebobisse (SJ) vs. Portland Center‑Backs
- Ebobisse’s movement vs. a weakened Portland CB pairing
- Portland vulnerable on crosses and second balls
- Ebobisse thrives in physical matches
Edge: Ebobisse
4. Santiago Moreno (POR) vs. San Jose Fullbacks
- Moreno’s pace vs. Akapo’s absence
- San Jose must rotate defensively to cover wide channels
- Portland’s best chance for transition goals
Edge: Even, slight lean Portland.
Series History
- All‑time: Portland leads 17–8–10
- At Providence Park: Portland leads 11–2–4
- Last 5 meetings: Portland leads 3–1‑1
Trend: Portland has historically dominated this matchup at home, but current form heavily favors San Jose.
Betting Trends
San Jose Earthquakes
- 4‑1‑0 in last five
- Overs hit in 3 of last 5
- Scored 2+ goals in 7 of last 9
Portland Timbers
- 1‑3‑1 in last five
- Conceded 2+ goals in 6 of last 8
- Overs hit in 4 of last 6
Head‑to‑Head
- Portland unbeaten in last four at home vs. San Jose
- Both teams scored in 4 of last 6 meetings
MATCH ODDS
San Jose Earthquakes + 150
Portland Timbers + 140
Draw + 275
Over 3.5 + 135 Under 3.5 – 175
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 22, 2026
