MLS Match Preview: San Diego FC (16-7-4) vs. Portland Timbers (10-9-7)

Team Form & Stats

San Diego FC

Standing: 1st in Western Conference (52 pts)

Recent Form: W-W-W-T-L

Home Record: 9–2–2

Goals Scored: 47 in 27 matches (1.74 GPG)

Goals Conceded: 33 (1.22 GAA)

Key Players:

Anders Dreyer: 12 goals, 16 assists — MVP-level impact

Onni Valakari: Midfield anchor with elite link-up play

Carlos Dos Santos: 8 clean sheets, 66 saves — defensive backbone

Notable Trends:

Scored in 13 of last 14 matches

24 of last 28 games hit 2+ goals

Portland Timbers

Standing: 6th in Western Conference (39 pts)

Recent Form: L-L-W-T-L

Away Record: 3–6–3

Goals Scored: 40 in 26 matches (1.54 GPG)

Goals Conceded: 37 (1.42 GAA)

Key Players:

Kevin Kelsy & Antony: Combined 13 goals, 9 assists

Felipe Mora: Veteran poacher with clutch finishing

Maxime Crépeau: 3 clean sheets in 14 starts

Notable Trends:

Conceded 5 goals in last 2 matches

Scored in 5 of last 6 outings

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Date	Result	Notable Moment
Feb 12, 2025	Portland 3–0 San Diego	Preseason friendly
First official MLS meeting — expansion debut season for San Diego

San Diego’s home form, attacking depth, and defensive structure should overpower a Portland side that’s struggled for consistency on the road. Expect Dreyer and Valakari to control the tempo and exploit gaps.