(12) Portland Timbers (1-0-2, 3 points) vs (1) Seattle Sounders (2-0-1, 7 points)
Sunday May 9, 2021 12:00 PM PST/ 3:00 PM EST
Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
Portland Timbers Briefly
With no miracle performed in Mexico City, Giovanni Savarese and the Portland Timbers will now focus their efforts on having a good run in the season starting with a Cascadia Cup derby.
The Timbers and Sounders will be Sunday’s headline match in what the league dubs as Rivalry Week due to the intensity and excitement these matches bring every time these two sides meet!
As the Rave Green currently sit first in the Western Conference with no losses so far in the season, the need for a win for the Rose City side is a must and imperative to give a boost of confidence to the Timbers.
Probable Lineup:
Jeff Attinella, Josecarlos Van Rankin, Larry’s Mabiala, Dario Zuparic, Pablo Bonilla; Eryk Williamson, Diego Chara; Dairon Aspirilla, Diego Valeri, Yimmi Chara; Felipe Mora
Second Half – Goal Celebration
Seattle Sounders Briefly
As for manager Brian Schmetzer its back to business and looking forward to another excellent run that will drive his Sounders into the league finals.
No one is currently missing Jordan Morris in attack, as the Rave Green are currently in first place and unbeaten in their three outings with wins over Minnesota and most recently over the LA Galaxy and a draw against LAFC. The odds of this team seeing a continuance of its run with precision looks infinite.
So far, manager Brian Schmetzer has put it clear that his team is looking forward to making a statement as one dominant squad in every season make history in Major League Soccer as one of the best!
Probable Lineup:
GK Stefan Frei, Noho Tolo, Shane O’ Neill, Yeimar Gomez; Brad Smith, Joao Paulo, Kelyn Rowe, Alex Roldan; Cristian Roldan; Raul Ruidiaz, Will Bruin
Meetings
October 22, 2020, Seattle Sounders 1-1 Portland Timbers
September 23, 2020, Portland Timbers 2-1 Seattle Sounders
Forecast
No favorites here, despite Seattle performance this season very even match
Portland Timbers
Seattle Sounders
