With both sides already securing their spots in the postseason, Seattle Sounders will welcome Portland Timbers to Lumen Field on Sunday for the concluding match of the regular Major League Soccer season.
The Sounders aim to carry their strong form into the playoffs, having won five and drawn one of their last six outings, highlighted by a gritty 1-0 triumph on the road against Colorado Rapids in their latest league clash.
The Timbers came into their previous match against Dallas needing just a point to confirm their place in the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs. They managed to achieve that goal with a scoreless draw in what marked their final regular-season appearance at Providence Park this year.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to watch Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers online - TV channels & live streams
In the United States (US) and worldwide, the MLS match between Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates, while highlights of the game will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.
Seattle Sounders FC vs Portland Timbers kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, October 19, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 9:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm PT |
| Venue: | Lumen Field |
The match will be played at Lumen Field on Saturday, October 19, with kick-off at 9:00 pm ET/ 6:00 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Seattle Sounders FC team news
Joao Paulo is set to miss out for Seattle Sounders due to a groin issue, while veteran forward Raul Ruidiaz, at 34 years old, is still far from a full recovery after a knee injury, keeping both out of action for the upcoming match.
Jordan Morris, who tops the Sounders' scoring chart this season with 13 MLS goals, will be eager to break his recent goal drought, having gone three matches without finding the back of the net, as he leads the attack once more.
Seattle Sounders possible XI: Frei; Nouhou, Ragen, Gomez, A Roldan; Vargas, C Roldan; Rothrock, Rusnak, Vega; Morris
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Frei, Thomas, Castro |
| Defenders: | Nathan, Tolo, Bell, A. Roldan, Ragen, Andrade, Baker, Hawkins |
| Midfielders: | C. Roldan, Paulo, Atencio, De la Vega, Rusnak, Rothrock, Vargas, Baker-Whiting, Chu, Leyva, Kitahara |
| Forwards: | Morris, Musovski, Teves |
Portland Timbers team news
On the other side, the Portland Timbers will be without the services of Mason Toye, as the 26-year-old forward continues to recover from a back injury sustained during their loss to Austin on October 3.
The spotlight will be on Jonathan Rodriguez, the Timbers' top scorer with 16 MLS goals, as he looks to end their two-game goal-scoring dry spell and make a significant impact in the attack.
Portland Timbers possible XI: Pantemis; Mosquera, Zuparic, Miller, Bravo; Chara, Ayala; Moreno, Evander, Rodriguez; Mora
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Crepeau, Muse, Pantemis |
| Defenders: | Araujo, K. Miller, Zuparic, E. Miller, McGraw, Mosquera, Surman |
| Midfielders: | Evander, Williamson, Chara, Paredes, Ayala, Moreno |
| Forwards: | Mora, Antony, Rodriguez, Ikoba, Toye, Fogaca |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Game | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/01/24 | Portland Timbers 1-0 Seattle Sounders FC | MLS |
| 05/13/24 | Portland Timbers 1-2 Seattle Sounders FC | MLS |
| 09/03/23 | Seattle Sounders FC 2-2 Portland Timbers | MLS |
| 06/04/23 | Seattle Sounders FC 0-0 Portland Timbers | MLS |
| 04/16/23 | Portland Timbers 4-1 Seattle Sounders FC | MLS |