Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT

Venue: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon

Surface: Artificial Turf

Capacity: 25,218

Weather Forecast — Portland, OR

Temperature: 76°F at kickoff

Wind: 4–7 mph northwest

Humidity: Moderate

Rain: ~10% chance

Impact:

Ideal Pacific Northwest summer conditions.

Turf surface accelerates play, benefiting Portland’s vertical transitions.

Mild weather supports Seattle’s possession‑heavy buildup.

Team Overview

Seattle Sounders FC (7–6–3)

Seattle enters in solid form, driven by improved defensive structure and a more cohesive midfield. Their attack has been inconsistent at times, but Jordan Morris and Albert Rusnák remain reliable contributors. The Sounders’ road form has improved, and their defensive metrics remain among the best in the Western Conference.

Portland Timbers (6–8–3)

Portland continues to be one of MLS’s most volatile teams. Their attack can be explosive, especially with Evander and Felipe Mora, but defensive inconsistency has plagued them all season. Providence Park’s turf and home‑field energy remain major advantages, especially in rivalry matches.

Current Rosters — Key Contributors

Seattle Sounders FC

Jordan Morris (FW): 7 goals — pace + vertical threat

Raúl Ruidíaz (ST): 5 goals — clinical finisher

Albert Rusnák (CAM): 4 goals, 5 assists — creative engine

João Paulo (CM): elite ball‑winner + distributor

Stefan Frei (GK): veteran stability

Team Strengths:

Strong defensive shape

Reliable midfield control

Dangerous in transition

Veteran leadership

Weaknesses:

Occasional finishing inconsistency

Vulnerable to high‑tempo attacks

Struggles defending wide overloads

Portland Timbers

Evander (CAM): 6 goals, 7 assists — elite creator

Felipe Mora (ST): 7 goals — strong movement

Santiago Moreno (RW): 4 goals — pace + dribbling

Diego Chara (DM): ball‑winning anchor

James Pantemis (GK): strong reflexes

Team Strengths:

High‑tempo attacking play

Strong wing creativity

Dangerous in transition

Excellent home‑field energy

Weaknesses:

Defensive lapses

Vulnerable to counters

Inconsistent midfield coverage

Injury Report

Seattle Sounders FC

Yeimar Gómez Andrade — Questionable (hamstring)

Cristian Roldan — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Obed Vargas — Out (knee)

Portland Timbers

Dairon Asprilla — Out (foot)

Larrys Mabiala — Questionable (groin)

Marvin Loría — Day‑to‑day (hip)

Seattle’s midfield depth is the bigger concern.

Recent Team Form

Seattle Sounders FC — Last 10 Matches

Record: 5–3–2

Goals For: 15

Goals Against: 11

Trend: Defense stabilizing; attack improving.

Portland Timbers — Last 10 Matches

Record: 4–5–1

Goals For: 16

Goals Against: 19

Trend: Attack lively; defense struggling.

Series History

Last 10 meetings: Portland leads 6–3–1

At Providence Park: Portland unbeaten in 5 straight

Seattle last won in Portland in 2020.

This rivalry consistently produces high‑intensity, high‑scoring matches.

Key Matchups

Jordan Morris vs. Portland Back Line

Morris’ pace vs Portland’s inconsistent marking. Edge: Morris — major threat in transition.

Evander vs. João Paulo

Evander’s creativity vs João Paulo’s ball‑winning. Edge: Even — depends on tempo.

Felipe Mora vs. Seattle Center‑Backs

Mora’s movement vs Seattle’s injury‑affected back line. Edge: Mora — strong matchup.

Albert Rusnák vs. Diego Chara

Rusnák’s passing vs Chara’s defensive discipline. Edge: Chara — but Rusnák can break lines.

Statistical Comparison (2026)

Seattle holds defensive and possession advantages; Portland holds attacking and finishing edges.

Betting Trends

Seattle Sounders FC

7–6–3 overall

3–3–3 away

6 of last 9 matches UNDER

Defense stabilizing.

Portland Timbers

6–8–3 overall

4–3–2 at home

7 of last 10 matches OVER

Defense leaking goals.

MATCH ODDS

Seattle Sounders FC        + 210

Portland Timbers             + 110

Draw                                     + 315

Over 3 – 140                       Under 3 + 120

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Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. PT

Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California

Surface: Bermuda Grass
Capacity: 27,000

Weather Forecast — Carson, CA

Temperature: 77°F at kickoff

Wind: 5–9 mph southwest

Humidity: Low‑moderate

Rain: <5% chance

Impact:

Ideal Southern California summer conditions.

Dry air favors high‑tempo play and crisp passing.

Slight breeze may influence long diagonal balls.

Conditions benefit Dallas’ vertical transitions and Galaxy’s possession game equally.

Team Overview

FC Dallas (7–5–5)

Dallas enters in solid form, driven by improved defensive structure and a more balanced attack. Their midfield has stabilized, and Jesús Ferreira continues to be the focal point of their chance creation. The back line has tightened up after early‑season struggles, and their road performances have improved.

LA Galaxy (5–7–6)

The Galaxy remain one of MLS’s most unpredictable teams. Their attack can be explosive, especially with Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljić, but defensive inconsistency continues to plague them. Home form has been mixed, but their attacking ceiling remains high.

Current Rosters — Key Contributors

FC Dallas

Jesús Ferreira (ST): 8 goals, 5 assists — elite finisher + creator

Petar Musa (ST): 6 goals — strong hold‑up play

Paul Arriola (RW): 4 goals — pace + pressing

Asier Illarramendi (CM): tempo controller

Maarten Paes (GK): excellent shot‑stopper

Team Strengths:

Strong counterattacking

Reliable defensive shape

Efficient finishing

Solid midfield balance

Weaknesses:

Occasional midfield gaps

Reliance on Ferreira for creativity

Struggles defending pace on the wings

LA Galaxy

Dejan Joveljić (ST): 9 goals — clinical finisher

Joseph Paintsil (RW): 6 goals, 6 assists — elite pace

Riqui Puig (CM): 3 goals, 7 assists — creative engine

Mark Delgado (CM): two‑way stability

John McCarthy (GK): strong reflexes

Team Strengths:

High‑tempo attacking play

Strong wing creativity

Dangerous in transition

Puig’s elite passing

Weaknesses:

Defensive inconsistency

Vulnerable to counters

Struggles defending aerial threats

Injury Report

FC Dallas

Sebastian Lletget — Questionable (hamstring)

Nkosi Tafari — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Marco Farfan — Out (knee)

LA Galaxy

Jalen Neal — Out (foot)

Maya Yoshida — Questionable (groin)

Diego Fagúndez — Day‑to‑day (hip)

Galaxy’s defensive injuries are more impactful.

Recent Team Form

FC Dallas — Last 10 Matches

Record: 5–3–2

Goals For: 16

Goals Against: 12

Trend: Improved defensive consistency; Ferreira in strong form.

LA Galaxy — Last 10 Matches

Record: 3–4–3

Goals For: 15

Goals Against: 18

Trend: Attack lively; defense struggling.

Series History

Last 10 meetings: Dallas leads 6–2–2

At Dignity Health Sports Park: Galaxy lead 4–3–3

Dallas won the most recent meeting 2–1.

Key Matchups

Jesús Ferreira vs. Maya Yoshida (if healthy)

Ferreira’s movement vs Yoshida’s experience. Edge: Ferreira — too dynamic in the box.

Riqui Puig vs. Asier Illarramendi

Puig’s creativity vs Illarramendi’s tempo control. Edge: Puig — superior final‑third impact.

Joseph Paintsil vs. Dallas Fullbacks

Paintsil’s pace vs Dallas’ inconsistent wide defending. Edge: Paintsil — major threat.

Petar Musa vs. Galaxy Center‑Backs

Musa’s physicality vs Galaxy’s injury‑affected back line. Edge: Musa — strong matchup.

Statistical Comparison (2026)

Galaxy hold attacking and possession advantages; Dallas hold defensive edges.

Betting Trends

FC Dallas

7–5–5 overall

3–3–3 away

6 of last 9 matches UNDER

Defense stabilizing.

LA Galaxy

5–7–6 overall

3–3–4 at home

7 of last 10 matches OVER

Defense leaking goals.

MATCH ODDS

FC Dallas                              + 185

Los Angeles Galaxy         + 135

Draw                                     + 285

Over 3 – 120                       Under 3 + 100

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Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. MT

Venue: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass

Capacity: 18,000

Altitude: ~5,200 feet (significant stamina impact)

Weather Forecast — Commerce City, CO

Temperature: 82°F at kickoff

Wind: 10–14 mph southwest

Humidity: Low

Rain: ~10% chance

Impact:

Dry, windy conditions favor long‑ball play.

Altitude challenges visiting teams’ stamina—advantage Colorado.

Wind may disrupt Austin’s possession‑heavy buildup.

Team Overview

Austin FC (4–8–5)

Austin enters struggling for consistency, especially defensively. Their attack has shown flashes through Sebastián Driussi and Gyasi Zardes, but midfield gaps and late‑game collapses have cost them points. Their road form remains one of the weakest in MLS.

Colorado Rapids (6–10–1)

Colorado has been inconsistent but dangerous at home. Their attack has improved significantly, driven by Djordje Mihailovic’s creativity and Rafael Navarro’s finishing. Defensive lapses remain an issue, but altitude and home tempo give them a notable advantage.

Current Rosters — Key Contributors

Austin FC

Sebastián Driussi (CAM): 6 goals, 4 assists — elite creator

Gyasi Zardes (ST): 5 goals — strong hold‑up play

Diego Fagúndez (LW): 3 goals — dribbling + creativity

Jhojan Valencia (DM): ball‑winning anchor

Brad Stuver (GK): high‑volume shot‑stopper

Team Strengths:

Strong individual creativity

Dangerous in transition

Reliable goalkeeping

Weaknesses:

Defensive instability

Poor road form

Struggles defending pace and late runs

Colorado Rapids

Djordje Mihailovic (CAM): 7 goals, 6 assists — elite playmaker

Rafael Navarro (ST): 8 goals — clinical finisher

Cole Bassett (CM): 4 goals — strong two‑way presence

Keegan Rosenberry (RB): overlapping threat

Zack Steffen (GK): strong reflexes

Team Strengths:

Strong midfield creativity

Efficient finishing

Altitude‑boosted stamina

Dangerous in vertical transitions

Weaknesses:

Defensive lapses

Vulnerable to wide overloads

Inconsistent pressing structure

Injury Report

Austin FC

Leo Väisänen — Out (knee)

Emiliano Rigoni — Questionable (hamstring)

Matt Hedges — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Colorado Rapids

Moïse Bombito — Questionable (groin)

Sam Nicholson — Out (foot)

Andrew Gutman — Day‑to‑day (hip)

Austin’s defensive injuries are more impactful.

Recent Team Form

Austin FC — Last 10 Matches

Record: 2–5–3

Goals For: 11

Goals Against: 19

Trend: Defensive struggles; attack inconsistent.

Colorado Rapids — Last 10 Matches

Record: 4–5–1

Goals For: 15

Goals Against: 17

Trend: Competitive but inconsistent; strong home scoring.

Series History

Last 10 meetings: Colorado leads 5–3–2

At Dick’s Sporting Goods Park: Colorado unbeaten in 5 straight

Austin last won in Colorado in 2021.

Key Matchups

Sebastián Driussi vs. Cole Bassett

Driussi’s creativity vs Bassett’s two‑way coverage. Edge: Driussi — superior final‑third impact.

Rafael Navarro vs. Austin Center‑Backs

Navarro’s movement vs Austin’s injury‑affected back line. Edge: Navarro — major advantage.

Djordje Mihailovic vs. Jhojan Valencia

Mihailovic’s passing vs Valencia’s ball‑winning. Edge: Mihailovic — elite in tight spaces.

Gyasi Zardes vs. Keegan Rosenberry

Zardes’ physicality vs Rosenberry’s positioning. Edge: Even — depends on service.

Statistical Comparison (2026)

Colorado holds attacking and finishing advantages; Austin holds slight possession edges.

Betting Trends

Austin FC

4–8–5 overall

1–6–2 away

7 of last 10 matches OVER

Defense leaking goals.

Colorado Rapids

6–10–1 overall

4–4–1 at home

6 of last 8 matches OVER

Attack strong at altitude.

MATCH ODDS

Austin FC                             + 335

Colorado Rapids               – 125

Draw                                     + 305

Over 3 + 125                      Under 3 – 145

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Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. CT

Venue: CITYPARK, St. Louis, Missouri

Surface: Bermuda Grass

Capacity: 22,500

Weather Forecast — St. Louis, MO

Temperature: 84°F at kickoff

Wind: 7–12 mph south

Humidity: High

Rain: ~30% chance of scattered thunderstorms

Impact:

Humid conditions slow pressing intensity.

Rain risk could quicken the pitch, benefiting RSL’s vertical transitions.

St. Louis’ high‑pressing system may fatigue faster in muggy conditions.

Team Overview

Real Salt Lake (8–6–2)

RSL enters in strong form, driven by elite midfield chemistry, improved defensive structure, and a balanced attack. Their possession‑based approach has been efficient, and their ability to break lines through Diego Luna and Andrés Gómez has made them one of the more dangerous Western Conference sides.

St. Louis City SC (7–6–4)

St. Louis continues to rely on their trademark high‑pressing, high‑tempo system. Their home form remains strong, and their ability to generate chances through Klauss and Celio Pompeu has kept them competitive. However, defensive lapses and inconsistent midfield control have led to dropped points.

Current Rosters — Key Contributors

Real Salt Lake

Cristian Arango (ST): 10 goals — elite finisher

Diego Luna (CAM): 4 goals, 7 assists — creative engine

Andrés Gómez (RW): 5 goals — pace + dribbling

Pablo Ruiz (CM): tempo controller

Zac MacMath (GK): veteran stability

Team Strengths:

Strong midfield creativity

Efficient finishing

Dangerous in transition

Solid defensive shape

Weaknesses:

Occasional vulnerability to high press

Reliance on Arango for finishing

Struggles defending wide overloads

St. Louis City SC

João Klauss (ST): 8 goals — physical target striker

Celio Pompeu (LW): 5 goals — pace threat

Eduard Löwen (CM): 3 goals, 5 assists — midfield creator

Nökkvi Thórisson (RW): 4 goals — strong off‑ball movement

Roman Bürki (GK): elite shot‑stopper

Team Strengths:

High‑tempo pressing

Strong wing play

Dangerous in transition

Excellent home‑field energy

Weaknesses:

Defensive inconsistency

Vulnerable to possession‑dominant teams

Over‑reliance on Klauss for finishing

Injury Report

Real Salt Lake

Marcelo Silva — Questionable (hamstring)

Justen Glad — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Bode Hidalgo — Out (knee)

St. Louis City SC

Anthony Markanich — Out (foot)

Joshua Yaro — Questionable (groin)

Rasmus Alm — Day‑to‑day (hip)

RSL’s center‑back depth is the bigger concern.

Recent Team Form

Real Salt Lake — Last 10 Matches

Record: 6–2–2

Goals For: 19

Goals Against: 12

Trend: Strong attacking rhythm; Arango in peak form.

St. Louis City SC — Last 10 Matches

Record: 4–4–2

Goals For: 15

Goals Against: 16

Trend: Inconsistent; press effective but defense shaky.

Series History

Last 4 meetings: RSL leads 2–1–1

At CITYPARK: St. Louis leads 2–1–0

RSL won the most recent meeting 3–2.

Key Matchups

Cristian Arango vs. Roman Bürki

Arango’s finishing vs Bürki’s elite shot‑stopping. Edge: Even — depends on service quality.

Diego Luna vs. Eduard Löwen

Two creative engines battling for midfield control. Edge: Luna — superior dribbling and chance creation.

João Klauss vs. RSL Center‑Backs

Klauss’ physicality vs RSL’s injury‑affected back line. Edge: Klauss — major advantage.

Andrés Gómez vs. Anthony Markanich’s Replacement

Gómez’s pace vs St. Louis’ weakened left side. Edge: Gómez — dangerous in transition.

Statistical Comparison (2026)

RSL holds possession and chance‑creation advantages; St. Louis holds pressing and transition edges.

Betting Trends

Real Salt Lake

8–6–2 overall

3–4–2 away

6 of last 9 matches OVER

Attack in strong form.

St. Louis City SC

7–6–4 overall

5–2–2 at home

5 of last 7 matches OVER

Press generates high‑tempo games.

MATCH ODDS

Real Salt Lake                    + 240

St. Louis City SC                + 105

Draw                                     + 295

Over 3 – 115                       Under 3 – 105

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