Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes – MLS Showdown: Preview, Stream, and Match Analysis

Watch Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes live Friday, June 13, 7:30 PM PT. Stream via FS1, FOX Deportes & Apple TV MLS Season Pass. Match preview, form guide, prediction & highlights on Europeans24.com.

This Friday night the spotlight turns to Providence Park, where the Portland Timbers host the San Jose Earthquakes in a crucial Western Conference clash on June 13, 2025. Both teams come into the fixture riding waves of form, fighting for playoff positioning and bragging rights in this Pacific Northwest rivalry.

🗓️ Match Snapshot

📺 How to Watch

• USA:
  • FS1, FOX Deportes, and MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (English/Spanish) (bleachernation.com)
  • Also available via Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and the MLS Season Pass (goal.com)
• Local Radio:
  • Portland: KXL 750 AM (English), KXET 1150 AM/93.1 FM (Spanish) (en.wikipedia.org)
  • San Jose: 810 KGO (English), 1370 KZSF (Spanish) (en.wikipedia.org)

🔥 Recent Form & Stakes

Portland Timbers

• Standing at 8–6–4, earning 30 points to sit 4th in the West (espn.com.au)
• Notable form includes wins over St. Louis City and Colorado, plus a home draw with Seattle (goal.com)
• Key attacker: Antony Alves (6 goals) alongside playmaker David Da Costa (8 assists) (sjearthquakes.com)

San Jose Earthquakes

• Record at 6–5–7 with 23 points, trailing Portland in 7th position (espn.com.au)
• Potent attack: 34 goals in 17 matches (3rd in MLS), led by Chicho Arango (9G/2A), Cristian Espinoza (4G/8A), and Josef Martínez (7G/1A) (sjearthquakes.com)
• Road form mixed: win at LA Galaxy, draw at Houston, loss at St. Louis

🧠 Tactical and Rivalry Insights

• Head-to-head this season: each side has won one; San Jose leads H2H historically with 3 wins, Portland 2, and 2 draws
• Portland’s 4-2-3-1 formation balances defensive solidity and wing play, while San Jose’s 3-4-2-1 emphasizes attacking flexibility led by Espinoza and Arango (goal.com)
• The “Spirit of ’75 Night” hype adds atmosphere and intensity (timbers.com)

📊 Preview & Prediction

Expect Portland to control possession and attempt to break down San Jose’s sturdy defense. The Earthquakes, with attackers like Arango and Martínez, will aim to exploit midfield gaps.

Best Bet: A tight 2–1 victory for Portland, with both teams finding the net and the match decided by a late goal.

✅ Summary

• Fixture: Portland Timbers vs San Jose Earthquakes
• Date & Time: June 13, 2025 • 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
• Venue: Providence Park
• Telecast: FS1, FOX Deportes, Fubo, Apple TV MLS Season Pass, Sling, DirecTV
• Local Radio: Portland (KXL/KXET), San Jose (KGO/KZSF)
• Prediction: Portland edge it 2–1 in a close, entertaining contest