The Portland Timbers and Club América collide Wednesday at Q2 Stadium with very different stakes on the line.
For Club América, the math is now brutally simple: win in 90 minutes or get ready to pack. The favorites heading in have stumbled through chaotic draws against Real Salt Lake and Minnesota United, escaping with just three points via one penalty win.
The attack has shown flashes, scoring six goals across two games. But defensive instability and inconsistent finishing have left André Jardine’s squad in must-win territory. Las Águilas are capable of flipping the script, but the urgency is now unavoidable.
On the other hand, Portland has six points and two clean sheets in the bag. They are cruising into this final Phase One matchup. A 4–0 dismantling of Atlético San Luis, followed by a narrow win over 10-man Querétaro, has the Timbers in prime position for the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. And they’ve yet to concede a single goal in the competition.
But unlike their first two matchups, this one’s no walkover. Facing North America’s most decorated club, even in a neutral venue, is a different level of scrutiny altogether.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Club America vs. Portland Timbers live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Leagues Cup match in the U.S.:
TV channel: –
Live stream: Apple TV
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Apple TV with the MLS Season Pass.
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What time does Club America vs. Portland Timbers kick off?
This Leagues Cup clash takes place at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas and kicks off on Wednesday, August 6, at 9:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 9:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Aug. 6 | 6:30 p.m. |
Leagues Cup fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, August 5
- Columbus vs. León (7:30 p.m.)
- Toluca vs. New York City (7:30 p.m.)
- Montréal vs. Puebla (8:00 p.m.)
- Houston Dynamo vs. Pachuca (8:30 p.m.)
- Mazatlán vs. San Diego FC (10:00 p.m.)
- Tigres UANL vs. LAFC (10:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 6
- Orlando City vs. Necaxa (7:00 p.m.)
- Inter Miami vs. Pumas UNAM (7:30 p.m.)
- Atlanta United vs. Atlas (8:00 p.m.)
- Minnesota vs. San Luis (8:30 p.m.)
- Real Salt Lake vs. Querétaro (9:30 p.m.)
- Club América vs. Portland (9:30 p.m.)
- Seattle Sounders vs. Club Tijuana (11:00 p.m.)
Thursday, August 7
- Cincinnati vs. Guadalajara (7:00 p.m.)
- Monterrey vs. Charlotte (8:30 p.m.)
- NY Red Bulls vs. Juárez (8:30 p.m.)
- Cruz Azul vs. Colorado (10:00 p.m.)
- LA Galaxy vs. Santos Laguna (10:30 p.m.)
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