Timbers lose 3-1 to Club América in second Leagues Cup game - Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Portland Timbers lost 3-1 to Club América on Sunday, August 10, 2026, in their second Leagues Cup match at Providence Park. Club América's Brian Rodríguez scored in the 6th minute via free kick, Isaías Violante added a goal in the 63rd minute, and Óscar Perea sealed it in the 88th minute, with Kristoffer Velde providing Portland's only response in the 19th minute. The defeat dropped the Timbers from 1st to 10th in the MLS Phase One standings, making their third match — against Club Tijuana on Thursday, August 13 — a must-win to remain in contention for the knockout round.