A visit to Austin to face off against the Verde and Blacks

MARCH 30, 2025 – PORTLAND, OR: Portland Timbers 3-1 win over Houston Dynamo at Providence Park for MLS regular season match (Photo by Diego G Diaz).

(6) Portland Timbers (3,2,1, 10 points) vs (2) Austin FC (4,2,0, 12 points)

Saturday, April 5, 2025, KO 4:45 PM PST/ 7:45 PM EST

Q2 Stadium, Austin, Texas

Portland Timbers Briefly

The Timbers, despite missing a few key players, remain committed to playing without concern for their opponents while aiming to continue their winning streak on the road.

Manager Phil Neville is aware of the upcoming challenges his team faces, but he continues to motivate them to achieve victories while playing on the road and to improve their performance as a visiting side.

Antony has been showcasing his incredible football skills, scoring a total of four goals this season. Meanwhile, David Da Costa from Portugal is adapting well in every game and is making his presence known.

When Jona Rodriguez returns, the team may finally make the impact they desire on the field and truly make a statement with their performance. Manager Neville has been delivering wins, and hopefully, they can secure a second consecutive victory on the road.

So far, the team is playing like a well-oiled machine and looks to make a statement with another important road win, similar to the one in Colorado two weeks ago.

My conclusion is that this team can deliver wins and make it their year. Regardless of their position in the overall table, as long as they remain in the postseason spots, mission accomplished for now!

Picture Credit: Austin F.C.

Austin FC Briefly

Manager Nico Estevez is on a mission, as he makes a difference with his team, currently sitting in second place, just one point behind the Vancouver Whitecaps.

As several players on the team are experiencing a breakout, the team is looking to make a significant impact by the end of this season, not only by winning but by making a total statement.

With Estevez implementing a 4-3-3 formation, the team is currently achieving wins that have propelled Los Verdes to second place in the Western Conference, while the defensive backline has become notably strong in recent matches.

Owen Wolff has developed into a dedicated homegrown player, and the team is currently focused on winning matches. They are determined to become a formidable force, especially when playing at home.

Meetings

03/01/2025 Portland Timbers 1-0 Austin FC

10/02/2024 Portland Timbers 0-1 Austin FC

05/29/2024 Austin FC 0-2 Portland Timbers

Forecast

Can the Timbers break the road blues with another win?