Club América and Portland Timbers set for Leagues Cup rematch in 2026
Club América and the Portland Timbers were set to renew their Leagues Cup rivalry on August 9, 2026, a year after their first meeting in the cross-border tournament.
Club América and the Portland Timbers were scheduled to meet in a Leagues Cup match on August 9, 2026, reportedly at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. It was the second Leagues Cup meeting between the clubs, following their match on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Club América and the Portland Timbers were drawn together for a Leagues Cup match on August 9, 2026, a rematch of their meeting in the same competition a year earlier. According to reports, the fixture was set for Providence Park in Portland and formed part of Matchday 2 of the 2026 tournament. The two clubs first crossed paths in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. América went into that game off the back of a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, according to reports. The Timbers, based in Portland, Oregon, have played at Providence Park since joining Major League Soccer as an expansion team in 2011; the 2025 campaign was their 39th season as a club and their 15th in MLS. The pairing matters because the Leagues Cup format puts MLS and Liga MX sides in direct competition, with points tracked in league-specific tables and drawn matches reportedly settled by penalty shootouts. For Portland, it is another home date against one of Mexico's biggest clubs; for América, a return trip to a venue they visited just a year before.
América and Timbers drawn together again for 2026 Leagues Cup
Club América and the Portland Timbers were scheduled to face each other in the Leagues Cup on August 9, 2026, a rematch of their meeting the previous year. According to reports, the fixture was set for Providence Park, the Timbers' home ground in Portland, Oregon, and was designated as part of Matchday 2 of the 2026 Leagues Cup. Those venue and scheduling details come from media reports and should be treated as provisional rather than confirmed.
Several practical questions remain unanswered. No kickoff time has been announced, and no ticket or attendance information is available. The briefings also do not state whether the match was ultimately played as scheduled, or what the outcome was. What is established is the pairing itself: the Mexican and American clubs were drawn together once more, renewing a cross-border rivalry that began with their 2025 encounter.
The 2025 meeting that set up the rematch
On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Club América travelled to Portland to face the Timbers in a Leagues Cup match, the first of what would become back-to-back meetings between the clubs in the competition. According to reports at the time, América arrived for the fixture on the back of a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United, a result that underlined the open, high-scoring form the Mexican side carried into the tournament. The match pitted one of Liga MX's most decorated clubs against a Timbers side playing on home soil at Providence Park. The sources consulted do not give the result of that August 2025 encounter, nor do they provide a scoreline, scorers, or attendance figures for the game.
Portland's MLS journey since 2011
The Portland Timbers are a professional soccer club based in Portland, Oregon, competing in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer. They joined the league as an expansion team in 2011 and have played their home matches at Providence Park ever since, making the downtown stadium one of the league's most established venues.
The club's history stretches back well beyond its MLS era. The 2025 season was the Timbers' 39th in existence, a lineage that predates the league itself, and their 15th in Major League Soccer. That long run in the top flight has made Portland a familiar opponent for visiting sides, and Providence Park the stage for their Leagues Cup meetings with Club América.
The Portland Timbers joined Major League Soccer as an expansion team and began playing home matches at Providence Park.
The Portland Timbers contested their 39th season as a club and their 15th in Major League Soccer.
Club América went into their Leagues Cup meeting with Portland on the back of a 3-3 draw against Minnesota United.
Club América and the Portland Timbers faced each other in a Leagues Cup match.
Streaming coverage of the América–Timbers match was available in the United States via MLS Season Pass.
Club América and the Portland Timbers were scheduled to meet again in a Leagues Cup match at Providence Park.
The 2026 América–Timbers fixture was designated as part of Matchday 2 of the 2026 Leagues Cup.
One outlet reported that coverage of the 2026 América–Timbers match would be available on free-to-air television.
How the Leagues Cup format shapes the fixture
The fixture falls under the Leagues Cup's Phase One format, which shapes how both clubs approach the match. According to reports, MLS and Liga MX sides compete in league-specific tables rather than a shared group, earning points against cross-border opponents. Drawn matches do not end level: they go directly to a penalty shootout, meaning every game produces a decisive outcome of some kind. For América and the Timbers, that structure raises the stakes — a draw after regulation would still settle the match from the spot, with points in their respective league tables on the line.
Where fans could watch
Fans in the United States had streaming access to the fixture through MLS Season Pass, which carried Leagues Cup coverage including the América–Timbers matchup, according to reports. For the 2026 meeting, viewing options were set to broaden: one outlet reported that the August 9, 2026 match would also be available on free-to-air television. The sources do not identify which broadcaster held that free-to-air coverage, and no kickoff time was provided. Beyond streaming and the reported broadcast window, further details on how to watch were not confirmed in the available coverage.
Frequently asked questions
When do Club América and the Portland Timbers play in the Leagues Cup?
Club América and the Portland Timbers were scheduled to play a Leagues Cup match on August 9, 2026. According to reports, the fixture was designated as part of Matchday 2 of the 2026 Leagues Cup. The two clubs had previously met in the competition on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
Where is the América vs Timbers Leagues Cup match being played?
According to reports, the August 9, 2026 Leagues Cup match between Club América and the Portland Timbers was set to take place at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. The Timbers have played their home matches at Providence Park since joining Major League Soccer as an expansion team in 2011.
How can I watch Club América vs Portland Timbers?
According to reports, MLS Season Pass carried streaming coverage of Leagues Cup matches, including Club América versus the Portland Timbers, in the United States. One outlet also reported that coverage of the August 9, 2026 fixture would be available on free-to-air television, though the broadcaster was not identified.
Did América and the Timbers play each other in the 2025 Leagues Cup?
Club América and the Portland Timbers met in a Leagues Cup match on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. According to reports, América went into that game on the back of a 3-3 draw with Minnesota United. The result of the August 2025 meeting between the two clubs is not known from available information.
What league do the Portland Timbers play in?
The Portland Timbers are a professional soccer club based in Portland, Oregon, competing in Major League Soccer's Western Conference. They joined MLS as an expansion team in 2011 and have played home matches at Providence Park ever since. The 2025 season was the club's 39th season in existence and its 15th in Major League Soccer.
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