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Portland Timbers predicted lineup vs Chicago FireMOST USED XI

Portland Timbers' expected lineup away at Chicago Fire in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 30 official matches: Pantemis in goal, a back four of Surman, Fory, Miller and Bye, and Antony and Kelsy further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

1. GKPantemis
2. DEFSurman
3. DEFFory
4. DEFMiller
5. DEFBye
6. MIDVelde
7. MIDCosta
8. MIDBassett
9. MIDChará
10. FWDAntony
11. FWDKelsy

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• Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
• Based on starts across 30 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Portland Timbers, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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What is Portland Timbers's expected lineup?

Portland Timbers' expected lineup away at Chicago Fire in the MLS is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 30 official matches: Pantemis in goal, a back four of Surman, Fory, Miller and Bye, and Antony and Kelsy further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Pantemis, Surman, Fory, Miller, Bye, Velde, Costa, Bassett, Chará, Antony, Kelsy.

Who started Portland Timbers' last match?

Portland Timbers' starting XI on 2 Aug 2026 in the MLS (4-1-4-1): James Pantemis, Brandon Bye, Finn Surman, Kamal Miller, Jímer Fory, Diego Chará, Ariel Lassiter, Cole Bassett, David Pereira Da Costa, Kristoffer Velde, Kevin Kelsy.

What was Portland Timbers' last result?

Portland Timbers beat Seattle Sounders 2–1 on 2 Aug 2026.

When did Portland Timbers last win?

Portland Timbers last won on 2 Aug 2026, beating Seattle Sounders 2–1.

Who takes penalties for Portland Timbers?

K. Velde has taken the most penalties for Portland Timbers this season, scoring 0 of 1.

Who has made the most starts for Portland Timbers this season?

James Pantemis leads with 18 starts for Portland Timbers across all competitions this season.

What formation does Portland Timbers use most often?

Portland Timbers have used a 4-2-3-1 in 13 of their 18 matches this season.

Which Portland Timbers goalkeeper has started the most this season?

J. Pantemis has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Portland Timbers this season, starting 18 matches.

Which Portland Timbers defender has started the most this season?

F. Surman has made the most starts as defender for Portland Timbers this season, starting 18 matches.

Which Portland Timbers midfielder has started the most this season?

K. Velde has made the most starts as midfielder for Portland Timbers this season, starting 16 matches.

Which Portland Timbers forward has started the most this season?

Antony has made the most starts as forward for Portland Timbers this season, starting 13 matches.