With the 2026 World Cup wrapping up, the MLS is officially back with the Cascadia Derby between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers.
MLS has taken a summer break during the World Cup, but ahead of the 2026 World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, the league is getting back underway.
The Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers are both eager to get back to MLS action, particularly for one of the fiercest rivalries in the league.
The Sounders and Timbers each sent one player each to the World Cup this summer, with Cristian Roldan representing Seattle for the United States Men's National Team, and Finn Surman representing Portland for the New Zealand National Team.
Seattle (7-3-3) currently sit sixth in the Western Conference, seven spots ahead of a disappointing Portland team (4-2-8) who sit in 13th.
Sounders vs. Timbers Start Time, Date & Location
The Sounders will host the Timbers at Lumen Field on Thursday, July 16th.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM PT (10:30 PM ET).
Sounders vs. Timbers Team News, Injuries
Seattle are carrying a significant amount of injuries into the restart of MLS play, including rotational players such as Cristian and Alex Roldan, Pedro De la Vega, Yeimar Gomez, and Nikola Petkovic.
C. Roldan did not make an appearance for the USMNT at the World Cup due to a quad strain suffered during a training session in June.
Portland have far fewer injuries, but will still be without Juan Mosquera and Omir Fernandez.
Sounders vs. Timbers Betting Odds
Seattle is heavily favored in the Cascadia Derby at home.
Seattle Sounders | Portland Timbers | |
To Win | -209 | +450 |
To Win or Draw | -700 | +162 |
To Draw | +400 | |
Either Team to Win | -600 | |
How to Watch the Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers
The Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers will be broadcast on Apple TV. Fans can watch all MLS games with a standard Apple TV subscription, and no longer need to purchase MLS Season Pass to watch the games.
Discover more from bet365
Read the latest MLS news on site.
Read the latest Soccer news on site.
Every MLS Player at the 2026 World Cup.
Odds displayed within this article were correct at the time of writing and are subject to change.
