MLS Decision Day: Timbers’ Postseason Placement Scenarios
The Portland Timbers are set for a crucial match against San Diego FC this Saturday, marking MLS Decision Day. This game will take place at Providence Park and kicks off at 6 PM PT. Fans can catch the action on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV. The Timbers have already secured their spot in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. However, the outcome of this match will determine their postseason seeding.
Postseason Placement Scenarios for the Timbers
As the Timbers approach their final regular-season match, several scenarios could unfold that would affect their playoff position:
Winning Against San Diego
If the Timbers defeat San Diego FC, they will clinch the 7th seed in the Round One Best-of-3 Series. Possible opponents include:
- Los Angeles FC (LAFC) if they win their match.
- Minnesota United FC if both LAFC and Minnesota win.
- San Diego FC if neither LAFC nor Minnesota secure a victory.
Drawing with San Diego
A draw would also leave the Timbers with the 7th seed in the tournament. In this scenario, they could face:
- LAFC, if they win against Colorado.
- San Diego, if LAFC draws or loses to Colorado.
Losing to San Diego
If the Timbers lose to San Diego, the outcome will still depend on Dallas’s performance against Vancouver:
- If Dallas draws or loses, the Timbers will retain the 7th seed and play San Diego in the playoffs.
- If Dallas wins, the Timbers will drop to the 8th seed and host a Wild Card Match against either Colorado, Real Salt Lake, or San Jose.
The Timbers’ path in the MLS Cup Playoffs remains to be seen, depending on the Saturday’s results. Fans are eager to see how this final game will shape the postseason landscape.
