Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake: Dead-Even Rivalry Runs Deep
Head to Head Record
Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake match up evenly in the biggest prizes. Both teams grabbed 1 MLS Cup title each. They split the 1 Supporters' Shield too.
No edge here. Fans know these historical matchups always deliver tight battles. Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake stats show perfect balance at the top.
U.S. Open Cup stays empty for both with 0 titles. This levels the trophy case completely.
Trophy Cabinet Tie
Look at the hardware. 1 MLS Cup for Portland. 1 MLS Cup for Salt Lake. Same story with the Shield.
These clubs mirror each other in silverware. No team lords it over the other in major wins.
- MLS Cup: 1-1 tie
- Supporters' Shield: 1-1 tie
- U.S. Open Cup: 0-0
Squad Size Showdown
Portland fields a 30-man squad. Real Salt Lake counters with 29 players. Just one body separates them.
This close count means depth feels even. Injuries hit both sides the same way in historical matchups.
Coaches juggle near-identical rosters. No massive bench advantage tips the scale.
The Even Rivalry Edge
Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake stats scream balance. Equal titles. Near-equal squads. Head to Head record stays deadlocked.
Every clash feels like a coin flip. This tie defines their fierce Western Conference grudge match.
