It’s Real Salt Lake against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on July 25, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- Location: Providence Park, Portland, OR
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers on July 25, 2026
You can watch the Portland Timbers take on Real Salt Lake live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on July 25, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.
Real Salt Lake (8-2-5) at Portland Timbers (5-3-8) — Match Preview
Real Salt Lake head into Providence Park with an 8-2-5 record that has them fourth in MLS while Portland Timbers sit at 5-3-8 and 12th in the standings on July 25. That gap in the table tells the story of each club’s season so far, with Salt Lake’s playoff position standing in sharp contrast to a Portland side still working through the bottom half of the league. Zavier Gozo has been central to Real Salt Lake’s push, scoring 6 goals in 15 appearances from up top, while Portland counters with Kevin Kelsy, whose 8 goals in 16 matches make him the most productive scorer in this matchup. Morgan Guilavogui has complemented Gozo’s finishing with 5 assists across 13 appearances, giving Real Salt Lake a creative outlet that Portland’s David Da Costa matches almost stat for stat with 5 assists of his own in 13 games. Diego Luna adds another layer to the visitors’ attack, with 4 goals in just 10 appearances from midfield this season.
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What Time is the Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake Match Today?
The Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers match starts at 10:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers?
You can watch Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers
Real Salt Lake
Zavier Gozo — F. Zavier Gozo leads the line for Real Salt Lake, and his 6 goals in 15 appearances put him in a tie for the team’s scoring lead this season. His output has been a driving piece behind an 8-2-5 record that has Real Salt Lake sitting fourth in MLS heading into Providence Park.
Morgan Guilavogui — F. Morgan Guilavogui has been Real Salt Lake’s most productive creator this season, setting up 5 assists across 13 appearances from the front line. That mark ties him with Portland’s David Da Costa, who has matched Guilavogui with 5 assists of his own in 13 appearances, setting up a direct playmaking duel on both ends of the pitch.
Diego Luna — M. Diego Luna has been efficient in the final third from midfield, contributing 4 goals in just 10 appearances this season. That scoring rate gives Real Salt Lake a secondary threat alongside Zavier Gozo and Sergi Solans, both of whom have reached 6 goals apiece in 15 matches on the wing.
Portland Timbers
Kevin Kelsy — F. Kevin Kelsy has been the most prolific scorer on either roster in this matchup, netting 8 goals in 16 appearances for Portland this season. He remains the focal point of a Timbers attack trying to climb out of the bottom half of the MLS table with a 5-3-8 record.
David Da Costa — M. David Da Costa has built a resume to match Kelsy’s scoring up front, setting up 5 assists across 13 appearances from midfield this season. That output gives Portland a genuine playmaking threat even as the club sits at 5-3-8 and 12th in MLS entering the weekend.
Cole Bassett — M. Three goals in 12 appearances have made Cole Bassett a steady secondary scoring option from Portland’s midfield this season. His output gives the Timbers a second attacking threat alongside Kevin Kelsy in the final third.
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