Matchday | Timbers continue Leagues Cup 2025 play against Querétaro

The Portland Timbers face Liga MX side Querétaro in the second match of Leagues Cup 2025 Saturday night at Providence Park.

The Portland Timbers look to continue their momentum and advance in their Leagues Cup 2025 campaign Saturday night when they take on Liga MX side Querétaro at Providence Park.

Kickoff is set for 8pm PT (GET TICKETS | Watch Live).

Matchday Resources & Info

Here are some resources to help plan your matchday:

• PTFCmap.com: your one-stop guide to Providence Park. Explore food offerings, merchandise locations or other amenities, and get details on matchday guidelines like the stadium's clear bag policy.

• Your Ticket to Ride: Your matchday ticket serves as fare on TriMet MAX and buses.

• Parking made easy: Plan ahead and reserve Parking downtown with ParkWhiz.

• Matchday Jersey: Timbers will be in Forever Green & Gold at home. Get yours here.

The Storyline

The Portland Timbers enter their second match of Leagues Cup 2025 following a 4-0 victory over Liga MX’s Atlético de San Luis Wednesday night at Providence Park. Portland saw four different players score in the 4-0 win against San Luis with David Da Costa, Kevin Kelsy, Ariel Lassiter and Felipe Mora getting on the scoresheet while James Pantemis registered five saves in the shutout. Notably, Ariel Lassiter’s 73rd minute strike marked his first for the Green and Gold.

• READ | Getting Kelsy and Mora on scoresheet was "huge"

Timbers Academy product and T2 midfielder Daniel Nuñez made his Providence Park debut coming on as a second-half substitute.

Following Saturday’s match versus Querétaro F.C., the Timbers will close out Phase One in Austin, Texas where they will face Liga MX’s Club América at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, August 6.

• Leagues Cup 2025 Guide | Everything fans need to know

Playing in their third Leagues Cup campaign, the Timbers have a 4-3-0 all-time record in the tournament, having scored 14 goals and registering a +7 goal differential across those matches. Previously, the Timbers have exited Leagues Cup in the Round of 32 in consecutive years. Felipe Mora and Zac McGraw lead the club in Leagues Cup goals amongst current players with two a piece.

What's at stake

After one match in Phase One play, the Timbers sit in second place in the MLS side of the Leagues Cup standings. After three matches, the top four teams from each league advance to the tournament quarterfinals.

The winner of the Leagues Cup receives:

• The Leagues Cup trophy, featuring two bowls – one for LIGA MX and one for MLS.
• Prize money and bragging rights.

In its third edition, Leagues Cup 2025 will also award three spots in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup – given to both finalists and the Third Place match winner.

The Concacaf Champions Cup provides a pathway towards the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

Matchday Coverage

For complete match coverage, visit the Matchcenter for highlights, notes, lineups, interviews, and more.

How To Watch

Watch the match live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, which is available on Apple TV+, online, and Android devices.

On the run? Listen to the match on the radio on 750 The Game or in Spanish on La GranD (KGDD 93.5 FM, 1520 AM).