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How the Timbers can qualify for the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

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A win Saturday will see the Timbers qualify, check out the full scenarios

As the Portland Timbers head into the weekend to take on FC Dallas at Providence Park (7:30pm PT, TICKETS, MLS Season Pass), they have an opportunity to clinch a spot in the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs.

The short version is: Win and the team is in.

But a draw could also see them earn a spot. Here's the full breakdown.

Portland will clinch a berth in the 2025 postseason if:

  1. Portland win vs. Dallas or...
  2. Portland draw vs. Dallas AND Salt Lake lose vs. Austin AND San Jose lose/draw at San Diego AND Houston lose/draw at Nashville or...
  3. Portland draw vs. Dallas AND Colorado lose vs. Minnesota AND San Jose lose/draw at San Diego AND Houston lose/draw at Nashville or...
  4. Portland draw vs. Dallas AND Salt Lake draw vs. Austin AND Colorado draw vs. Minnesota AND San Jose lose/draw at San Diego AND Houston lose/draw at Nashville or...
  5. Salt Lake lose/draw vs. Austin AND Colorado lose vs. Minnesota AND San Jose lose/draw at San Diego AND Houston lose at Nashville