The Town vs Portland Timbers II: MLS Next Pro Group Stage Match Preview

The Town host Portland Timbers II at PayPal Park on 18 May 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. Both sides arrive level on 17 points from 9 matches, with The Town second in the Pacific Division and Portland Timbers II third. The Eastern Conference snapshot also has both clubs tracking towards the MLS Next Pro play offs (1/8-finals), underlining the early importance of this fixture in the 2026 campaign.

The Town & Portland Timbers II Availability

There are currently no confirmed absences listed for either side, with no injuries or suspensions reported and no players flagged as doubtful or sidelined. All registered squad members for The Town, including attackers N. Adimabua, D. Baptista and J. Spivey, are expected to be available. Portland Timbers II likewise have a full group, with forwards such as Colin Griffith, Andrew Guerra and Daniel Xavier Cervantes Michel in contention.

Impact Summary

With no players ruled out, neither team is set to lose any attacking output based on the available team season statistics. The Town’s strong attacking return of 21 goals in 9 matches and Portland Timbers II’s 13 goals should both be fully supported by complete offensive units, setting up a balanced contest where tactical choices rather than enforced absences are likely to decide the outcome.