After failing to win in their last five matches, the Portland Timbers are in danger of falling out of the playoffs today if they do not pick up at least a point against the San Jose Earthquakes.
At the end of today’s match, the Timbers could finish their season anywhere between 6th and 8th seed in the Western Conference. A win or a draw with an FC Dallas loss against Sporting Kansas City guarantees the 6th seed. A draw with an FC Dallas draw or loss, or a loss with an FC Dallas draw or loss puts the Timbers into 7th place.