FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers

FC Dallas face Portland Timbers in round 25 of the Major League Soccer regular season on September 13, 2026. The hosts look to build on a dominant recent victory, while the visitors seek crucial points to climb the standings in this vital late-season encounter.

FC Dallas Form Guide and Goalscoring Threat

The hosts arrive in confident mood following a commanding 4-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in their previous outing. Their attacking rhythm has been heavily dictated by the prolific Petar Musa. The forward has already racked up 18 goals in 1,607 minutes this season, registering 76 shots with 38 hitting the target. He is ably supported by Logan Farrington, who has contributed eight goals and created 15 chances across his 1,129 minutes on the pitch. Furthermore, midfielder Joaquín Valiente has been a key creative hub, providing assists in three of his last four appearances to ensure Dallas remain consistently dangerous in the final third.

Portland Timbers Form Guide and Creative Sparks

Portland travel having recently ground out a 1-1 draw against Minnesota United. Despite sitting lower in the table, the Timbers possess significant attacking threats of their own. Kristoffer Velde operates as their primary creative outlet, having generated an impressive 44 chances and scored six goals in 1,855 minutes of play. In front of goal, Kevin Kelsy leads the line with nine goals this term, providing a reliable target for Velde's service. The visitors will need to translate those chance-creation statistics into decisive goals if they are to break down a Dallas side that has shown impressive defensive resilience recently.