Matchday | Timbers host Austin FC with a chance to secure the playoff spot

Los Verdes are nearing the end of an up-and-down season in 2024 in which they have failed to make their mark in the highly competitive Western Conference for most of the year. Although head coach Josh Wolff's squad shocked the continent in the League Cup by defeating two of Mexico's giants Pumas and Monterrey in the group stage, they were unable to reach that level of play after the MLS season resumed. They have recorded just one win since entering the League Cup, and that came straight after exiting in the Round of 32. They are 0-3-2 in their last five games since then and are nine points ahead with three regular season games remaining ninth and final playoff spot currently held by Portland.

Colombian forward Jáder Obrian leads Austin in goals scored and total contributions with seven goals and four assists. DP Sebastián Driussi added five goals with two assists and midfielder Alex Ring contributed to nine goals (2g, 7a) to round out the top three offensive performances this year. Defensemen Julio Cascante (3.6 clearances per game) and Brendan Hines-Ike (1.3 blocks per game) lead the club defensively, while Brad Stuver is the most important man in goal so far this year minute played in the MLS.