(8) Portland Timbers (13, 13, 4, 43 points) vs (3) Minnesota United (14, 10, 6, 48 points)
Sunday, September 22, 2019 12:55 PM PST/ 3:55 PM EST
Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
Portland Timbers at a glance
The Portland Timbers have not fully taken advantage of playing at home, after posting back to back losses against DC United and in midweek against the New York Red Bulls.
Still, the Rose City side is still in contention for a spot in the postseason, by trailing the likes of the Texas Boys of FC Dallas by just a point, their need to win their remaining matches is imperative.
Of course, if the Timers put a gem of defensive game and teamwork, anything positive can happen.
As the league is winding down and with four games left three at home and one on the road, the Portland Timbers are looking forward to starting a return to their winning ways, this coming Sunday.
With the Minnesota United Boys in town, this game has a lot in stake for both sides, as the Loons are looking forward to a win to clinch a spot in the playoffs, but these Timbers can play the role of spoilers.
As this coming Sunday, this match for the Portland Timbers this game has all the elements of a rematch after enduring two loses in Allianz Field on a controversial play and the other being eliminated in semifinals in the USOC.
However, not all is lost for Giovanni Savarese and company as he’s seeing a return of its important players from the DL and now getting them ready to start a miraculous run into the postseason.
Furthermore, it’s not over until the end and these Timbers are ready for the challenge and make it happen, you never know they can get a positive result this coming Sunday against Minnesota United.
Teamwork wins games and the Portland Timbers display unity in the field, lookout Loons!
GK Steve Clark, Jorge Moreira, Bill Tuiloma, Claude Dielna, Jorge Villafaña; Diego Chara, Eryk Williamson; Sebastian Blanco, Diego Valeri, Jeremy Ebobisse; Brian Fernandez
Minnesota United at a glance
For Adrian Heath and his Minnesota United, this team has a date with history, as club about to clinch with a win their first ever trip to the postseason, since their inception to MLS.
A team with several improvements, the idea is not to be dependent on adverse results from FC Dallas or San Jose, but a win will be reason to celebrate aloud and especially in Providence Park.
In the past the Loons have been winless in the colossus of Goose Hollow and now they’ll be looking for that much desired win to clinch that postseason much desired berth.
By playing against a team coming from two loses they are aware of the dangerous and hungry game the Portland Timbers will display in the field this Sunday, as they are in need to be in contention for the postseason.
Somehow, I see a contest a very disputed one between these two titans, as both sides manager for sure will send and put in the field their galas to net that win, considered crucial for both sides.
GK Vito Manone, Romain Metanaire, Ike Opara, Michael Boxall, Wilfred Moimbe: Jan Gregus, Ozzie Alonso; Kevin Molino, Darwin Quintero, Robin Lod; Mason Toye
Meetings
August 4, 2019 Minnesota United 1-0 Portland Timbers
September 22, 2018 Minnesota United 3-2 Portland Timbers
April 14, 2018 Portland Timbers 3-2 Minnesota United
Forecast
Minnesota United comes as the overall favorites
Portland Timbers
Minnesota United
