The Revolution are out West for the first time this season as they visit the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Kickoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET at Providence Park.
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CURRENT FORM
New England Revolution
11th in Eastern Conference (6-6-6, 24 pts.)
Last Result | 3-3 draw vs. Colorado Rapids
Coming off a winless three-game homestand but carrying a seven-game road unbeaten run (4-0-3) dating back to April, New England are on the road again to face another Western Conference side in Portland. Despite claiming just one point in June, the Revolution found momentum in their most recent match against the Colorado Rapids, when they came back from a three-goal deficit to earn a draw for the first time in club history. It was a test of character for the Revolution and a performance they hope inspires a turning point.
As the Revs head west, they relish the chance to earn points outside of the Eastern Conference. Caleb Porter took his first MLS head coaching position with the Timbers, where he remained from 2013 to 2017, helping the club secure an MLS Cup title in 2015. This weekend will be Porter’s first time returning to Providence Park since he led the team.
Portland Timbers
4th in Western Conference (8-5-6, 30 pts.)
Last Result | 3-0 loss at Toronto FC
The Timbers have been consistently hard to beat this season, only taking five losses through 19 games. Suffering just a single loss at home – and that all the way back in February – they’ve been at their best at Providence Park, where New England will face off with them on Saturday night. Sitting in fourth place in the West, Portland is a stable team on both ends of the pitch with 28 goals for and 27 against.
The Timbers went seven games unbeaten early in the season, but recently have had more mixed results. In their last outing at Toronto FC, Portland fell 3-0 to the Eastern Conference side. Conceding two of three goals off set pieces against Toronto, New England’s heavy focus on dead balls could come as an advantage as they head across the country.
KEY PLAYERS
Revolution striker Leo Campana
Earning his first start since returning from injury last weekend, Leo Campana is aiming to find his stride within the Revolution attack. With Ignatius Ganago still suffering from a quad strain and Tomás Chancalay questionable after sustaining a slight injury last match, Campana will be tasked with leading New England’s attack and finding quick chemistry with an altered front line.
Limited to just 11 appearances through the Revolution’s first 18 games this season due to injuries, Campana has managed to score twice in 2025. As he returns to the pitch and his confidence grows, he is expected to add more goal contributions to his tally.
Timbers midfielder David Da Costa
With the Timbers’ leading scorer, Antony, out through injury, David Da Costa will be required to step up in the attack as Portland’s second-highest goal contributor. The midfielder has influenced 10 goals for the Timbers this season, with two goals and eight assists. His eight helpers are a team high and place him amongst the league leaders in that category. Da Costa is now one of only three players in Portland’s history to have registered eight or more assists through the first 17 games.
With 35 key passes so far this season, Da Costa is a proven chance creator, and it has not gone unnoticed, earning his first call to the MLS All-Star squad this year. With the Timbers attack weakened without Antony, Da Costa will be a player to watch as he tries to influence Portland’s chances.
HEAR FROM THE TEAM
Head coach Caleb Porter on returning to Portland for the first time as an opposing coach since managing the Timbers:
“It’s been eight years. I left after the season in 2017 when we had won the [Western Conference]. It just felt like it was time for a new challenge. I have nothing but fond memories and nothing but respect for the club, the owner, the fans, and the players that I coached there – there are a few still there – and their staff, the few that are still there. Nothing but respect for them and a lot of fond memories in my five years there. [We] achieved a lot, won the MLS Cup in 2015, and won the [Western Conference] in 2013 and 2017. It was my first pro job. Crazy that the schedule has not fallen where I have had a game there. So, I am looking forward to it. Obviously, it is another game, but I think the nostalgia of my time there will make it a little bit different in that regard.”
Midfielder Matt Polster on what the team needs to do to secure three points at Portland:
“I think it’s finding the balance. When we score a lot of goals, we seem to give up goals. But when we don’t give up a goal, we don’t seem to score a lot either. I would rather be on the side of winning one-nil, getting back to the clean sheets, finding that steadiness at the back and in the midfield. At some point, I think we have plenty of quality up top to find a goal, and we have Carles [Gil], so that always helps.”
Goalkeeper Aljaž Ivačič on how the team is building off Saturday’s three-goal comeback against Colorado:
“I think we showed a great character and a strong mentality. It’s not easy to come back from 3-0, so that’s a positive. We shouldn’t be losing 3-0 at home, but the positive thing is that we came back and we need to build on that. But now, we are in the middle of the season and we need to start winning games if we want to get into the playoffs.”
