The Portland Timbers have secured their place in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, thanks to a favorable combination of results across the league this weekend. This achievement marks the second consecutive year and the ninth time in the franchise’s history that the Timbers have qualified for the postseason.
Head Coach Phil Neville has notably led the team to playoff berths in his first two seasons at the helm. Historically, the Timbers have played 25 postseason games, holding a record of 11 wins, 7 losses, and 7 draws, having scored 37 goals while conceding 35.
Currently, with a record of 11 wins, 11 losses, and 11 draws, equating to 44 points, the Timbers are focused on solidifying their playoff seeding ahead of MLS Decision Day on October 18, 2025. They will face San Diego FC at Providence Park, with the match kicking off at 6 PM PT.
The postseason is set to commence on October 22, 2025, featuring the Wild Card matches—a single elimination contest between the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds from each conference, hosted by the higher seed. The winners will then move on to the Round One Best-of-3 Series against the respective conference’s top seeds.
In this exciting playoff structure, the top seven teams from each conference earn automatic qualification for the Round One matches. Notably, every team in Round One is guaranteed at least one home game, with the series designed to provide thrilling competition as higher seeds host the first game and lower seeds host the second, before returning for a decisive final game at the higher seed’s venue, if necessary.
The Timbers’ return to the playoffs contributes to the growing excitement surrounding Major League Soccer and showcases the competitive nature of the league. As the postseason approaches, fans can look forward to what promises to be an exhilarating experience.