Is this the official MLS ranking?

No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. MLS publishes its own standings; this page places Portland Timbers on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.

What does a rating of 1872 mean?

It is an Elo-style strength estimate from real league standings, calibrated across leagues on about 600 U.S. Open Cup results. Higher is stronger. It is a measure of form and level, not a prediction that Portland Timbers would win any particular match.

Why is a club from another league listed as a rival?

"Nearest rated rivals" means nearest by distance, not by league. Because every club sits on one scale, the closest club to Portland Timbers is shown whatever division it plays in.

Is this betting advice?

No. Ranked XI publishes ratings and probabilities as data. Nothing on this site is betting advice.

Portland Timbers

Portland, OR · MLS · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026

Portland Timbers is an MLS men’s soccer club in Portland, OR. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1872 (from real league standings), #22 in MLS and #22 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Its league and national positions are the same number this week — MLS supplies the top 22 men’s clubs in the country. Nearest rated rival: Portland Bangers FC (USL League Two, 1371).

1872Rating, from real league standings

#22MLS (of 30)

#22National (men’s, of 2,142 rated)

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How is Portland Timbers rated?

Real league standings. The division publishes a table but not usable match-by-match results, so the rating is fitted to points and goal difference and moves as the table moves. Cross-league placement is calibrated on roughly 600 U.S. Open Cup results, the only competition where clubs from different tiers actually play each other — full methodology.

Where does Portland Timbers sit nationally?

Portland Timbers is #22 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the United States, and #22 of 30 rated clubs in MLS. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below MLS. In Oregon it is #2 of 33 rated clubs (state table).

What has Portland Timbers won?

Competition	Titles	Years
MLS Cup	1	2015
Western Conference (Playoff)	3	2015, 2018, 2021
Western Conference (Regular Season)	2	2013, 2017
MLS is Back Tournament	1	2020
MLS Fair Play Award	1	2011

Nearest rated rivals

Portland Bangers FC · USL League Two · 1371 · #957 nationally · 1 km
University of Portland Pilots · NCAA Division I · 1581 · #85 nationally · 1 km
Timbers2 · MLS Next Pro · 1605 · #69 nationally · 5 km
Warner Pacific University Knights · NAIA · 1401 · #637 nationally · 8 km
Lewis & Clark College Pioneers · NCAA Division III · 1261 · #2030 nationally · 8 km

Other clubs in Portland

Portland Thorns · NWSL · 1925
University of Portland Pilots · NCAA Division I Women's · 1672
Timbers2 · MLS Next Pro · 1605

Where Portland Timbers sits

Official Portland Timbers links

Portland Timbers — common questions

Is this the official MLS ranking?: No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. MLS publishes its own standings; this page places Portland Timbers on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1872 mean?: It is an Elo-style strength estimate from real league standings, calibrated across leagues on about 600 U.S. Open Cup results. Higher is stronger. It is a measure of form and level, not a prediction that Portland Timbers would win any particular match.
Why is a club from another league listed as a rival?: "Nearest rated rivals" means nearest by distance, not by league. Because every club sits on one scale, the closest club to Portland Timbers is shown whatever division it plays in.
Is this betting advice?: No. Ranked XI publishes ratings and probabilities as data. Nothing on this site is betting advice.

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