Matchup: Portland Timbers (9–6–6) vs. Real Salt Lake (7–10–4)
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Venue: Providence Park — Portland, Oregon
Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
Western Conference Standings Snapshot
| Team | Record | Points | Standing |
| Portland Timbers | 9–6–6 | 33 | 5th |
| Real Salt Lake | 7–10–4 | 25 | 11th |
Portland aims to solidify its playoff position, while Real Salt Lake looks to extend its recent unbeaten run and climb into the wildcard zone.
Venue Advantage: Providence Park
Portland is unbeaten in its last 10 home matches (6W, 4D)
Timbers have won 6 of their last 8 home games vs. Real Salt Lake
RSL has no wins in its last 6 road games (3D, 3L)
Recent Form Guide
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| Portland Timbers | W-D-L-W-L | 7 | 6 |
| Real Salt Lake | W-D-W-W-D | 6 | 3 |
Portland fell 2–1 to St. Louis City last weekend
RSL edged Houston Dynamo 1–0 with a goal from William Agada, marking their fourth straight match leading at halftime
Key Players to Watch
Portland Timbers
Felipe Mora — 5 goals, 3 assists; clinical finisher
David Costa — 2 goals, 3 assists; creative spark in midfield
Santiago Moreno — 2 goals, 3 assists; dynamic winger
Maxime Crépeau — 5 clean sheets; veteran goalkeeper
Real Salt Lake
Diego Luna — 8 goals, 2 assists; top scorer and playmaker
William Agada — 2 goals in last 4 matches; physical striker
Zavier Gozo — 2 goals; emerging threat on the wing
Rafael Cabral — starting goalkeeper with solid distribution
Tactical Breakdown
Portland Timbers (3-4-2-1)
GK: Crépeau
DEF: Zuparic, Surman, Smith
MID: Mosquera, Ortiz, Paredes, Fory
AM: Moreno, Costa
FWD: Mora
High-pressing system with wingback support
Costa and Moreno operate between the lines to feed Mora
Real Salt Lake (4-2-3-1)
GK: Cabral
DEF: Caliskan, Glad, Junqua, Katranis
MID: Ruiz, Palacio
AM: Gonçalves, Gozo, Luna
FWD: Agada
Compact shape with quick transitions
Luna and Gonçalves drive creativity behind Agada
Injury Report
Portland Timbers
Kamal Miller — Suspended (yellow card accumulation)
Antony, Jonathan Rodriguez, Ariel Lassiter, Zac McGraw — OUT (muscle/back injuries)
Real Salt Lake
Braian Ojeda — Suspended
Javain Brown, Tyler Wolff, Zac MacMath — OUT (knee/shoulder injuries)
MATCH ODDS
Portland Timbers + 105 Draw + 250 Real Salt Lake + 220
Over 2.5 – 155 Under 2.5 + 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
