Timbers and Xolos kick off at 7:30pm PT
The Portland Timbers take to the field for the first time with new head coach Martí Cifuentes on the sidelines as they host Mexican World Cup star Gilberto Mora and Club Tijuana in Leagues Cup 2026 Phase One play Thursday night. The Xolos feature Mexican World Cup star Gilberto Mora.
Kickoff at Providence Park is 7:30pm PT.
How To Watch & Listen
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Listen live on 105.1 The Fan with Fletcher Johnson, Aaron Heinzen and Adam Susman, while a Spanish-language broadcast is available on La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM.
The Storylines
Cifuentes: “I think there’s a solid foundation”
Head coach Martí Cifuentes spoke after his first training with the team earlier this week about his excitement at leading the team and how he’s working to get the squad ready for Tijuana and a busy stretch of matches.
Chara: “I think Martí is coming in with good energy”
Captain Diego Chara spoke this week about Cifuentes’ arrival and the upcoming match against Xolos.