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MLS belt news · August 29, 2026

Austin FC beat Portland Timbers 2–1 and takes the MLS belt

The 2nd reign for the club; it ends Portland Timbers’ 10 days with the belt and 1 defense.

Austin FC took the lineal MLS belt on August 29, 2026, beating Portland Timbers 2–1 on the road. It is reign 443 in the belt's history and the 2nd for the club.

Portland Timbers had held it since August 19, 2026: 10 days and 1 defense.

Austin FC last held the belt in 2025, 504 days before this one; that reign lasted 20 days with 2 defenses.

5 defenses so far. The next defense: vs. Nashville SC on October 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET (Apple TV).

The game page: box score and the belt game →

443Reign number
2ndReign for the club
5Defenses
35Days held

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