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Ventura County FC Welcomes Portland Timbers2 for Late-Summer MLS NEXT Pro Showdown

Ventura County FC returns to William Rolland Stadium on Sunday, August 23, for a Western Conference matchup against Portland Timbers2 in MLS NEXT Pro regular season play. With both clubs continuing their push through the final stretch of the season, the meeting carries added significance as playoff positioning begins to take shape.

The matchup has consistently produced entertaining results in recent seasons. When the clubs met earlier in 2026, they played to a high-scoring 3-3 draw at Providence Park, continuing a trend of competitive contests between the sides. Several recent meetings have been decided by a single goal or extended into penalty shootouts, highlighting how evenly matched the teams have been.

Ventura County has built its identity around an aggressive attacking style, regularly generating scoring opportunities and maintaining pressure in the final third. Portland Timbers2 brings its own offensive threat, creating a matchup that has frequently produced goals whenever the teams meet. Fans can expect an up-tempo contest featuring two clubs comfortable playing on the front foot.

As the MLS NEXT Pro season enters its closing months, every point becomes increasingly valuable. Ventura County will look to capitalize on home-field advantage in Thousand Oaks, while Portland Timbers2 aims to secure a key road result against a conference rival. The match will be available to stream live through MLSNEXTPro.com and OneFootball

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William Rolland Stadium, 160 Overton Ct, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360