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Portland Timbers take on Vancouver Whitecaps in Cascadia Cup rivalry match
The two teams kick off at 7:30pm PT on Saturday in the first game of the annual Cascadia Cup competition
Published on Mar. 7, 2026
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The Portland Timbers will face off against their Cascadia Cup rivals, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC, on Saturday at Providence Park. The match kicks off at 7:30pm PT and is the first game in the annual Cascadia Cup competition between the three Pacific Northwest teams - Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle Sounders FC.
Why it matters
The Cascadia Cup is a highly anticipated annual competition between the three major soccer clubs in the Pacific Northwest region. These matches are always intense rivalries with passionate fan bases on both sides, making for an exciting atmosphere and high-stakes games.
The details
Saturday's match will be broadcast live on Apple TV. Supporters can also listen to the game on the Timbers' new radio partner 105.1 The Fan, with the broadcast team of Fletcher Johnson (play-by-play) and Aaron Heinzen (analyst), who are joined by studio host Adam Susman. A Spanish radio broadcast will also be available on La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM.
- The match kicks off at 7:30pm PT on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The players
Portland Timbers
The Portland Timbers are one of the three teams competing in the annual Cascadia Cup competition, along with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Seattle Sounders FC.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are one of the three teams competing in the annual Cascadia Cup competition, along with the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC.
Thomas Müller
A star midfielder for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
What they’re saying
“Apple TV's Jake Zivin previews Saturday's match with a look at a Vancouver team that has won their first two matches and brings with them star midfielder Thomas Müller.”
— Jake Zivin, Apple TV broadcaster (timbers.com)
What’s next
The winner of the Cascadia Cup will be determined over the course of the regular MLS season, with the team earning the most points in matches between the three Pacific Northwest clubs declared the champion.
The takeaway
The Cascadia Cup rivalry between the Portland Timbers, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and Seattle Sounders FC is one of the most intense and celebrated in MLS, with passionate fan bases on all sides making for an electric atmosphere whenever these teams meet.
