PORTLAND, Ore. – Major League Soccer today announced the 2020 regular-season schedule through the end of September, as well as Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs qualification and competition format. The Portland Timbers will open their three-game slate, traveling for a road match against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, Sept. 19. The Timbers then return to Portland to play host to Cascadia-rival Seattle Sounders FC on Wednesday, Sept. 23, before squaring off against Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday, Sept. 27, at Providence Park. Both the Sept. 23 and Sept. 27 matches will be played without fans.
As with the MLS is Back Tournament and phase one of returning to play in local markets, each team will adhere to comprehensive health and safety protocols, including regular testing of players, coaches and essential staff for COVID-19.