Portland Timbers were established in 2009 after Portland was awarded an MLS expansion franchise. The name Timbers has a rich history, which dates back to 1975 when a team with a similar name featured in the North American Soccer League. Their reputation played a part in naming Portland 'Soccer City USA'.
Portland Timbers commenced their MLS journey in 2011 and rose to fame in 2015 when they won the MLS Cup. They also won the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020. As of now, they share an intense rivalry with Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps, and are deemed as one of the finest MLS teams.
In this article, GOAL brings to you all the necessary information regarding their upcoming matches and broadcasts.
Live broadcast of Portland Timbers matches
Where to watch Portland Timbers documentaries
Numerous documentaries have been made on the Portland Timbers. This includes 'The Magic Was Real', a 35-minute documentary revolving around their 2015 MLS Cup season. Other documentaries such as CONCACAF Beyond the Pitch: Portland Timbers & Thorns (covers both the MLS and NWSL clubs), and The Rivalry, a mockumentary highlighting the rivalry with Seattle Sounders, are top watches too.
| Documentary | Where to Watch |
|---|---|
| CONCACAF Beyond the Pitch: Portland Timbers & Thorns | CONCACAF YouTube Channel |
| The Magic Was Real / The Rivalry | Portland Timbers YouTube Channel |
Where to watch Portland Timbers worldwide
Fans in the USA will be able to watch Portland Timbers' MLS games on Apple TV using an MLS Season Pass. Select nationally televised matches and playoffs will also be available on Fox Sports 1.
For fans who do not reside in the USA, GOAL has compiled a list of regions and broadcasters for your perusal of Portland Timbers' MLS fixtures.
| Country / Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports, Discovery+ |
| India | Eurosport, Apple TV |
| Australia | Apple TV |
| Canada | TSN, RDS (selective matches), Apple TV |
If you encounter any geographical constraints, feel free to use ExpressVPN, a VPN service that GOAL highly recommends to its users.
Where to watch Portland Timbers with Spanish commentary
Apple TV provides a Spanish feed for Portland Timbers' MLS matches, but you will have to buy an MLS Season Pass to access it.