FC Dallas is 13-9-12 all-time against the Portland Timbers in the regular season, with a 58-41 edge in goals across 34 meetings. The postseason is the opposite story. Dallas is 0-2-2 in four playoff matches against Portland, lost the 2015 and 2018 series, and advanced in 2020 only on penalties.
The two clubs meet in Round One of the 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs, with Game 1 kicking off at 3:00 pm on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Toyota Stadium. Here is every number that matters before it starts.
All-Time Record: FC Dallas vs. Portland
FC Dallas is 13-9-12 all-time against the Portland Timbers in the regular season (58-41 in goals) and 0-2-2 in four playoff matches.
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Regular season, all-time
| GP | W-L-T | GF | GA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13-9-12 | 58 | 41 |
| At home | 18 | 12-1-5 | 43 | 18 |
| On the road | 16 | 1-8-7 | 15 | 23 |
Playoff matches
| Date | Result | Played in |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 22, 2015 | Portland 3, Dallas 1 | Portland |
| Nov. 29, 2015 | Dallas 2, Portland 2 | Dallas |
| Oct. 31, 2018 | Portland 2, Dallas 1 | Dallas |
| Nov. 22, 2020 | Dallas 1, Portland 1 (Dallas won shootout) | Portland |
Last six regular-season meetings
| Date | Result | Played in |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 12, 2026 | Dallas 2, Portland 1 | Dallas |
| July 22, 2026 | Portland 2, Dallas 2 | Portland |
| Sept. 27, 2025 | Portland 2, Dallas 2 | Portland |
| Aug. 9, 2025 | Dallas 2, Portland 0 | Dallas |
| Oct. 6, 2024 | Portland 0, Dallas 0 | Portland |
| July 4, 2024 | Dallas 3, Portland 2 | Dallas |
Dallas has outscored the Timbers 58-41 while taking fewer shots (422 to 448) and fewer on target (150 to 156).
Dallas at Home, Dallas in Portland
Dallas is 12-1-5 at home against Portland in the regular season, with a 43-18 goal difference. The only loss was a 2-0 defeat on Oct. 25, 2014. Portland is the mirror image at home, 8-1-7 against Dallas.
Basically, home field is key here for FC Dallas. The road has been ugly for both clubs in this series. Dallas has won once in Portland in 16 matches, a 3-1 win on April 13, 2016. It has lost eight and drawn seven, with the most recent match in Portland ending in a 2-2 draw.
The only downfall for Dallas, the playoff history against the Timbers hasn’t had a boost in home-field advantage. Dallas lost at Toyota Stadium in a 2018 series and drew at home in 2015.
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The Last Six Meetings
Dallas hasn't lost to Portland since June 11, 2023, a 1-0 loss in Portland. Since then it's three wins and three draws, including a 2-1 home win on Sept. 12 and a 2-2 draw in Portland on July 22.
Playoff History
Four postseason matches, no 90-minute wins for Dallas.
- 2015: Portland won the series 5-3 on aggregate (3-1 in Portland, 2-2 in Dallas).
- 2018: Portland won 2-1 at Dallas on Oct. 31 and advanced.
- 2020: 1-1 in Portland, and Dallas won the shootout.
One series win in three tries, and it took penalties.
Who Scores Against Whom
Petar Musa has scored four goals in all-time meetings against the Timbers. He’s tied with Mauro Diaz and Jesus Ferreira for most goals against the Timbers. Along with that, Joaquin Valiente has a goal and two assists in the two meetings this season against Portland.
Darlington Nagbe leads Portland with five goals in the series. No Timbers player has scored more than twice in a single match against Dallas (Fanendo Adi, June 10, 2017).
The best individual day belongs to Dallas: Jesús Ferreira's three goals in a 4-1 win on March 19, 2022. Logan Farrington drew seven fouls on Aug. 9, 2025, the most by any Dallas player in one series match.
Portland scores late, with 28 of its 41 goals coming in the second half. Dallas is balanced, 28 in the first half and 30 in the second.
The Bottom Line
The regular-season history says Dallas owns this matchup, especially at home. The playoff history says that doesn't carry over. Dallas has never beaten Portland inside 90 minutes in a postseason match, and the one series it won needed penalties.
Both facts are true going into Nov. 21. Round One is a best-of-three, so you get to be wrong once.
