San Diego FC Eyes Playoff Berth Against Portland Timbers at Snapdragon Stadium
The stakes couldn’t be higher tomorrow night at Snapdragon Stadium when San Diego FC hosts the Portland Timbers at 7:30 p.m. PT. With just weeks left in their inaugural MLS season, SDFC sits near the top of the Western Conference, and the math is simple: a win or a draw clinches the club’s first-ever playoff berth.
San Diego has built its success this season on a balanced approach — a sturdy back line paired with an attack that can punish opponents in transition. The midfield trio has been dictating tempo, forcing teams to play at SDFC’s pace, while the frontline continues to deliver big goals in key moments.
The Timbers come in with urgency of their own. Portland is fighting to stay in playoff position, relying on their veteran core and opportunistic set-piece play. Their attack can be dangerous, particularly on counterattacks, but Portland has struggled to find consistency on the road this season. That’s where SDFC has the edge — Snapdragon Stadium has quickly become one of the most difficult places for visiting clubs to earn points.
For San Diego, the path is clear:
- Win or Draw → Clinch a Playoff Spot in their inaugural season.
- Loss → Still in control of destiny, but clinching would be delayed to next week.
Clinching in front of a home crowd on Pride Night would be a signature moment in San Diego’s young history, cementing their place as one of MLS’s most impressive expansion stories.
How to Listen
Can’t make it to Snapdragon Stadium? You can listen live on San Diego Sports 760 AM! Pregame starts at 7pm with kickoff at 7:30pm!