When does Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers kick off?

Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers kicks off Saturday 2 May at 21:45 UK time at Real Salt Lake's home ground.

Where is the match played?

The match is played at Real Salt Lake's home ground.

How can I watch Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers?

Broadcast rights vary by region — check your local broadcaster for Major League Soccer coverage.

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Q: What was the final score?

Real Salt Lake 2-0 Portland Timbers.

Q: What was the expected goals (xG) breakdown?

Real Salt Lake 2.51 xG, Portland Timbers 1.04 xG.

Major League SoccerFull time · 2 May 2026

Real Salt Lake

Won · xG 2.51DWWLWLast 5

Full time

2 — 0

90+4'

⚽ unknown 10' · ⚽ unknown 28'

Portland Timbers

Lost · xG 1.04LLDWLLast 5

PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ RSL · last goal · 28'

RSL · 2.51 xG1.04 xG · POT

Match StoryFull breakdown

Real Salt Lake 2–0 Portland Timbers

Real Salt Lake produced a composed and clinical performance to beat Portland Timbers 2-0 at home, reinforcing their status as one of MLS's most compelling teams of the 2025 season. Portland, carrying the weight of a difficult away record, offered little in response.

Major League SoccerSat 2 May, 21:45

Key Takeaways

Result

Real Salt Lake picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Real Salt Lake end of the standings.

Match Facts

VenueN/A

AttendanceN/A

RefereeN/A

RoundN/A

CompetitionMajor League Soccer

First Goal

10'⚽

Unknown2 goals in match

Match Report

ESElena Santos

Real Salt Lake 2-0 Portland Timbers: Dominant Home Win Extends RSL's Impressive MLS Season

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Key Events

10'
Right foot shot
28'
assist: Juan Manuel Sanabria
46'
Kamal Miller
off: Finn Surman
59'
59'
60'
Foul
61'
76'
77'
82'
Foul
85'
Juan Manuel Sanabria
Time wasting
89'
off: Stijn Spierings
89'
90+1'

Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Real Salt Lake 2.51 xGPortland Timbers 1.04 xG

Cumulative · approximated from goal events

Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Major League Soccer standings.

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Nashville SC	14	10	3	1	33
1	Vancouver Whitecaps	14	10	2	2	32
2	Inter Miami	15	9	4	2	31
2	SJ Earthquakes	15	10	2	3	32
3	Chicago Fire	14	8	2	4	26
3	Real Salt Lake	14	8	2	4	26
4	Dallas	15	7	4	4	25
4	New England	14	8	1	5	25

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the final score of Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers?

The match finished 2-0 to Real Salt Lake.

Who won Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers?

Real Salt Lake won the match 2-0.

When did Real Salt Lake vs Portland Timbers take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

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📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Real Salt Lake defeated Portland Timbers 2-0 in Major League Soccer. Our model backed a Real Salt Lake win at 54% probability, and the pick landed. The result marked a departure from recent form; Real Salt Lake had managed just one loss in their last five matches while Portland won once across the same span. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result widened the gap between the sides; Real Salt Lake climbed toward playoff contention while Portland's position at 13th grew more precarious. Our model had flagged Portland's weak defensive record and Real Salt Lake's inconsistency, yet the home side's clean sheet suggested they could stabilize. The 2-0 margin was decisive enough to shift playoff pressure, with Real Salt Lake now 7 points clear of Portland in the standings.

Real Salt Lake v Portland Timbers · Major League Soccer · 02/05/2026, 21:45:00