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MLS·PREVIEW·July 24, 2026 09:09 PM ET

Real Salt Lake trains in Portland ahead of Timbers meeting

Timbers enter off a 5-1 rout of rival Seattle

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read
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Training in Timbers territory https://t.co/2wtUdZCxpF Via @realsaltlake on X

What happened: Real Salt Lake held a training session in Portland the day before facing the Timbers, according to a post from the club. Kickoff has not yet occurred, with the match scheduled and the score at 0-0.

Why it matters: It's the second meeting between the two clubs this season, with Portland arriving off a 5-1 win at Seattle and Real Salt Lake on a five-game losing streak.

By the numbers: Real Salt Lake is 0-1 this season, averaging 1.0 goals scored and allowing 3.0. Portland is 1-1, averaging 3.5 goals scored and allowing 1.5, with its biggest win a 5-1 result at Seattle Sounders FC on July 16.

What to watch: Kickoff is set for Real Salt Lake at Portland, with both sides still scoreless entering the match.

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