Portland Timbers advance unbeaten as América stumbles with defensive issues and Moreno no‑show drama on América vs. Timbers Match. Full Leagues Cup recap, odds, lineups and watch info.
🎯 América vs. Timbers Background
- Fixture: Leagues Cup 2025 Phase-1, on the 3rd Match: Club América vs. Portland Timbers happened at Q2 Stadium, Austin on August 6.
- Tournament Format: Group phase directed by same league standings ties go straight to penalties.
- Head-to-Head: This was their third meeting where América leads historically with 1 win and 1 draw.
🏟️ Match Recap
Key Turn of Events
- Portland opens with Lassiter (7′) — deft finish sets a positive tone.
- América equalizes via Juárez (53′) — heads in second-half leveller .
- Match ends 1–1 and proceeds directly to penalty shootout per Leagues Cup rules.
Penalty Shootout Drama (5–3 to América)
- América emerges victorious by winning the shootout 5–3.
📊 Team Dynamics & Storylines
Portland Timbers
- Clean sheet kings of Leagues Cup so far +5 goal differential firmly in quarterfinal contention.
- Healthy squad apart from the no show of Santiago Moreno reportedly en route to Colombia potentially affecting squad morale.
Club América
- Eliminated from advancing their defensive fragilities persist no clean sheets in eight games.
- Missing key defender Igor Lichnovsky (suspension from red card).
PK | After round three
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— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) August 7, 2025
🧠 Odds & Viewership Info
- Start time: 9:30 pm on Eastern times and 6:30 pm on Pacific times at Q2 Stadium.
- Viewing Platforms: Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass (US/Mexico), Apple TV app in other regions and Premier streaming spot.
- Odds: América slight favorites at –125, Timbers +265 underdogs and draw at +290.
🧾 What This Means Next
- Timbers: Now must await standings but are in strong position to progress given defensive solidity and point haul.
- América: Must reassess defensive setup and squad depth after Leagues Cup exit.