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5 key stats ahead of the clash with SKC

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Sporting Kansas City.
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7

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last seven matches against Sporting Kansas City, posting a record of 4-0-3, including playoffs. In the last matchup between the two sides, Portland beat Sporting 7-2 on May 14, the most goals Portland has scored in a match in its MLS history.

9

Yimmi Chara tallied his team-leading ninth assist of the season on Aug. 13 against TFC. In 77 career appearances for Portland, Y. Chara has tallied 14 goals and 24 assists for an average of 0.825 points per 90 minutes played.

50

SebastiƔn Blanco registered his 50th career regular season assist for the Timbers on Aug. 13 against Toronto FC, helping him become the second player in club history to reach that milestone behind Diego Valeri (91). Ironically, Blanco is the 50th player in MLS history to tally 50 career assists.

87

Aljaz Ivacic recorded a career-high nine saves in the match against Toronto, beating his previous career-best of seven set on Aug. 7, 2021, against RSL. Ivacic now leads the league in saves made this season with 87.

150

Dairon Asprilla made his 150th MLS regular season appearance for the Timbers on Aug. 13. The Colombian striker became the sixth player in club history to reach this milestone with Portland, alongside SebastiƔn Blanco, Diego Chara, Darlington Nagbe, Diego Valeri, and Jack Jewsbury.