Portland Timbers vs Club Tijuana Tonight: Live Stream, Start Time, Lineups & Score Predictions

Portland Timbers stamped their authority on Leagues Cup Group F with a 3-1 victory over Liga MX side Club Tijuana on Thursday night at Providence Park, sending a raucous Rose City crowd home delighted and keeping their knockout hopes firmly intact. A first-half header from Venezuelan striker Kevin Kelsy opened the scoring in the 40th minute, capping a spell of prolonged Timbers pressure. Moments earlier, Moroccan forward Mourad El Ghezouani had briefly stunned the home supporters by putting Xolos ahead in the 19th, but Portland’s midfield quickly found its rhythm and tilted possession (67 %) back in their favor. Second-half substitute Antony doubled the MLS club’s lead on 64′ with a low drive inside the far post, while Costa Rican international Ariel Lassiter added insurance twelve minutes later after pouncing on a rebound inside the six. Tijuana managed just four total shots and rarely tested goalkeeper Trey Muse, who finished with two saves. Key match stats: • Shots on goal – Portland 8, Tijuana 3 • Corners – Portland 5, Tijuana 1 • Accurate passes – Portland 563, Tijuana 243 The win lifts Portland to six points (2-0-1) and second place in the section behind unbeaten León, with one group match remaining. Tijuana, now 0-0-3, can no longer advance and will play for pride in their finale. Manager Phil Neville praised his side’s pressing shape: “When we pin teams back like that, the goals are going to come. The energy from the Timbers Army was unbelievable tonight.” What it means for the bracket • Portland need a draw in Sunday’s clash with Austin FC to guarantee a round-of-32 berth. • Should León slip, the Timbers could still win Group F on goal difference. • Tijuana’s domestic focus shifts back to Liga MX’s Apertura, where they sit 13th. How to watch the replay Full match replays are available on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV, while condensed highlights stream on the Leagues Cup YouTube channel and local NBC Sports Northwest affiliates. Up next • Portland Timbers vs Austin FC – Sunday, Aug 16, 7:30 p.m. PT • Club Tijuana vs Real Salt Lake – Monday, Aug 17, 6:00 p.m. PT (friendly) With Providence Park once again proving a fortress and the attack firing on all cylinders, Portland Timbers supporters can dare to dream of a deep Leagues Cup run, while Club Tijuana depart Oregon searching for answers before league play resumes.