MLS underway as they host the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday.The fixture will be the first match in this season's Cascadia Cup, which is contested by the Timbers, Whitecaps and the Seattle Sounders. The Timbers won the title last season on goal difference.

MLS 2025 kicks off with a game that's worth more than three points. Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps face off at Providence Park, opening the first chapter in this year's Cascadia Cup. The rivalry between the two has spanned decades, and all signs point to this encounter being a combustible affair, both on and off the field.

The Portland Timbers kick off their 2025 MLS season this Sunday with a fresh identity, but they'll be missing some key players. Head coach Phil Neville emphasized that fans should expect a different team on the pitch this year.