San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 Portland Timbers: MLS Match Results and Stats
- The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Portland Timbers 3-1 at Avaya Stadium on September 27, 2026, during Matchday 27 of the Major League Soccer season.
- San Jose's win continues a trend of strong performances against Portland.
- The result leaves the Earthquakes tied in points with the 10th-place Chicago Fire, though San Jose holds the higher position in the current standings.
The San Jose Earthquakes defeated the Portland Timbers 3-1 at Avaya Stadium on September 27, 2026, during Matchday 27 of the Major League Soccer season. The victory moved San Jose to ninth place in the league standings with 42 points, while Portland remains in 20th place with 32 points, according to data provided by walfoot.be.
San Jose’s win continues a trend of strong performances against Portland. The Earthquakes have won eight of their recent face-to-face encounters against the Timbers, including a 3-1 victory on May 24 and a 3-2 win on February 12, based on the match history recorded by walfoot.be.
The result leaves the Earthquakes tied in points with the 10th-place Chicago Fire, though San Jose holds the higher position in the current standings.
San Jose Earthquakes Standings and Performance
San Jose currently holds 42 points from 26 matches. The team has recorded 12 wins and 8 losses this season, scoring 46 goals while conceding 37, according to walfoot.be league statistics.
The team’s disciplinary record includes 45 yellow cards and one red card throughout the campaign. This performance places them within reach of the top eight, trailing eighth-place Charlotte FC by one point.
Portland Timbers Season Struggles
The Portland Timbers sit in 20th place with 32 points after 27 matches. The Timbers have won 9 games and lost 13, according to walfoot.be records.
While Portland has scored 48 goals—more than San Jose’s 46—their defense has struggled, conceding 51 goals. The Timbers have also received 33 yellow cards and three red cards this season.
Major League Soccer Matchday 27 Results
The September 27 fixture was part of a wider slate of Matchday 27 games. Other notable results from the day include:
- Philadelphia Union defeated Orlando City 4-2
- CF Montreal beat FC Cincinnati 3-1
- Seattle Sounders won 3-1 against Minnesota United
- Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami CF 2-1
- Los Angeles Galaxy beat Colorado Rapids 3-2
- FC Dallas won 1-0 against Los Angeles FC
Nashville SC currently leads the league standings with 58 points after 27 matches, followed by the Vancouver Whitecaps in second place with 50 points, according to the walfoot.be league table.
Historical Matchup Trends
The head-to-head data shows a volatile history between the two clubs. While San Jose won the most recent meeting 3-1, Portland has historically secured wins including a 6-1 victory and a 3-0 win in previous encounters, as detailed in the match history provided by walfoot.be.
Recent meetings have favored San Jose, who also secured a 4-1 win and a 3-2 win in other previous matchups against the Timbers.