After a late winner from Ariel Lassiter saw the Portland Timbers take all three points from a thrilling MLS Opening Day contest with the Columbus Crew, the team take to the road for the first time in 2026 for a western conference clash with the Colorado Rapids.
Kickoff is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. PT at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo.
Quick Facts & Info
Referees: Jair Marrufo, assistants Corey Rockwell, Adam Garner, fourth official Alexis Da Silva, VAR Carol Anne Chenard
TV Broadcast:
Radio Broadcast: 105.1 The FAN (FM), 1080 AM
Commentators: English – Mark Rogondino, Heath Pearce // Spanish – Nacho Garcia
Portland Timbers MLS regular season head-to-head record against the Colorado Rapids: 15 W - 7D - 11L
Last Meeting: A 2-1 win for the Timbers in Portland on May 28, 2025 – Goals scored by Đorđe Mihailović (COL 33'), Antony (POR 59'), and Kevin Kelsy (POR 76'). Wayne Frederick (COL) received a red card in the 67'.
Team Records:
Portland Timbers (1-0-0, 5th in West)
- Previous match: 3-2 win against Columbus Crew
Colorado Rapids (0-0-1, 14th in West)
- Previous match: 2-0 loss against Seattle Sounders
Injury Report
OUT: David da Costa (POR, Shoulder), Juan Mosquera (POR, Ankle), Omir Fernandez (POR, Foot), Zac McGraw (POR, Back), Ali Fadal (COL, Abdomen)
None of the Timbers who missed matchday 1 will be back and available for selection for a few weeks, but David da Costa returned to training on Thursday as his recovery efforts ramp up following his off-season shoulder surgery. The next closest player to a return is Juan Mosquera, but after Brandon Bye's performance against Columbus, Phil Neville will feel confident in not rushing him back.
No new injuries is a welcome sight for a small Timbers squad.
Ali Fadal, a midfielder who joined the Rapids last February before spending the season with Rapids2, is the only injury for the hosts – All of their first-team players are fit and available for selection.
Timbers Off-season Transactions
IN:
- #16 Sawyer Jura, 19, USA, Right back (Timbers2/Academy – Free)
- #26 Hunter Sulte, 23, USA, Goalkeeper (Timbers2/Academy/Indy Eleven loan – Free)
- #5 Brandon Bye, 30, USA, Right back (New England Revolution – Free agent)
- #6 Alex Bonetig, 23, Australia, Center back (Western Sydney Wanderers – ~$2 million dollars)
- #17 Cole Bassett, 24, USA, Center midfield (Colorado Rapids – $2.65, up to $3.7 million dollars)
- #N/A Alexander Aravena, 23, Chile, Winger (Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense – 1-year loan w/ purchase option)
OUT:
- #24 David Ayala, 23, Argentina, Center midfield (Inter Miami CF – $2 million dollars)
- #35 Matias Rojas, 30, Paraguay, Right wing (Without club – Contract expiry)
- #17 Cristhian Paredes, 27, Paraguay, Center midfield (Cerro Porteño – Contract expiry)
- #16 Maxime Crepeau, 31, Canada, Goalkeeper (Orlando City SC – Contract expiry)
- #33 Felipe Carballo, 29, Uruguay, Center midfield (Grêmio FBPA – End of loan)
- #13 Dario Zuparic, 33, Croatia, Center back (Hapoel Haifa FC – Contract expiry)
- #14 Jonathan Rodriguez, 32, Uruguay, Striker (Without club – Waive, contract buyout)