Portland Timbers head to the Midwest for a Saturday showdown with Minnesota United FC; kickoff is 5:30pm PT. Facts to know ahead of matchday.
The Portland Timbers hit the road following a two-game homestand. Their road trip to start July takes them to Loon country for a matchup with Minnesota United FC, kickoff is scheduled for 5:30pm PT.
The Timbers (5-8-7, 22pts) head out on a two-game roadtrip with stops in St. Paul, Minn., on Saturday, and then through Commerce City, Colo., on Tuesday, July 4. Up first is 12th place Minnesota United FC (5-7-6, 21pts), who, like the Timbers, are fighting to land a playoff spot. Portland currently is three points shy of the final playoff position and is looking to snap a three-game winless streak.
Here are facts to know ahead of Saturday's contest at Allianz Field.
9
Felipe Mora made his return to action last Saturday. The Timbers' No. 9 had not played since July 30, 2022, coincidentally on the road against Minnesota United FC. Mora has 19 goals and 7 assists for the Green & Gold over 55 games, and gives Portland head coach Gio Savarese another attacking option on the roadtrip.
20.8
When they take the pitch at Allianz Field, the Timbers will be taking on the top ranked defensive clearing team in the league (on average). Minnesota currently averages 20.8 clearances per match (through 18 games). Centerback Miguel Tapias holds the Loons' defense down with a team-leading 90 clearances.
45-60
Portland has scored 19 times against the Loons since their arrival to MLS in 2017. Of the 19 goals they've scored, seven of them have come in the opening 15 minutes of the second half, between minutes 45 and 60.
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With an assist against New York City FC, Costa Rican winger Marvin Loría became the 12th different Timbers player to record an assist this season. Midfielder Cristhian Paredes was also credited with an assist in that match, becoming the eighth player to have multiple assists this season.
