Overview
- San Diego enters Saturday at 18-9-6 and 60 points, one behind Vancouver after the Whitecaps’ late surge back into first.
- All Western Conference finales kick off simultaneously on Oct. 18, putting San Diego’s fate partly in Vancouver–Dallas.
- A win or draw would also secure San Diego a berth in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, according to local reporting.
- San Diego’s league-best road form has been reported at 11-1-4, with a win in Portland potentially setting an all-time mark for road victories.
- Anders Dreyer leads San Diego’s attack and features in MVP discussions, while Portland has one win in nine and has struggled to supply its strikers.