Portland Timbers qualify for Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs with win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
The Portland Timbers secured a spot in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs by defeating Austin FC 2-0 on Decision Day. Finishing seventh in the Western Conference with 46 points, the Timbers will face No. 2 FC Dallas in a Round One Best-of-3 Series. Under head coach Martí Cifuentes, the team has reached the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Leading scorers include Kristoffer Velde, David Da Costa, and Cole Bassett, while goalkeeper James Pantemis has recorded three clean sheets this season. The playoffs begin on November 19.
- •Portland Timbers finish seventh in Western Conference with 13 wins.
- •Match against Austin FC highlights a strong finish for the team.
- •Timbers face FC Dallas in Round One of playoffs.
- •Playoff matches start on November 19, with Wild Card matches beforehand.
- •Kristoffer Velde leads the team with 12 goals and 10 assists.
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lassiter scores in 3rd minute, Timbers beat Austin 2-0, clinch playoff spot
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Real Salt Lake clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Portland Timbers clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
"AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. 7 seed in the Western Conference and plays second-seeded Dallas in the best-of-three first round of the playoffs, which begin Nov.
"By MLSsoccer staffReal Salt Lake have qualified for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching their spot with a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy on Decision Day.RSL finished ninth in the Western Conference ...
"By MLSsoccer staffThe Portland Timbers have qualified for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching their spot with a 2-0 win at Austin FC on Decision Day.Portland finished seventh in the Western Conf...
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 2:31 AMLassiter scores in 3rd minute, Timbers beat Austin 2-0, clinch playoff spot
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Ariel Lassiter opened the scoring in the third minute, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and the Portland Timbers beat Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs. 7 seed in the Western Conference and plays second-seeded Dallas in the best-of-three first round of the playoffs, which begin Nov.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 2:31 AMReal Salt Lake clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
By MLSsoccer staffReal Salt Lake have qualified for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching their spot with a 2-1 win over the LA Galaxy on Decision Day.RSL finished ninth in the Western Conference ...
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 2:21 AMPortland Timbers clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
By MLSsoccer staffThe Portland Timbers have qualified for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, clinching their spot with a 2-0 win at Austin FC on Decision Day.Portland finished seventh in the Western Conf...
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