After winning six of their last seven matches, the Portland Timbers travel east to take on the Philadelphia Union Saturday at PPL Park (4pm PT, ROOT SPORTS). Here are five numbers to know for #PHIvPOR in the latest Quick Strikes by Simple.
21 No team in MLS has more points over the last 10 matches than the Timbers, who have notched seven victories for a total of 21 points in that span. Additionally, this is the first time since joining MLS that the club has earned more than 20 points in a ten-game span.
16 After another late goal in Sunday's 1-0 victory over San Jose, Portland continued its trend of scoring in the second half of matches. The club is tied for the most second half goals of any MLS team with 16 and Saturday's opponent, the Philadelphia Union, have conceded a league-high 19 second half goals in MLS in 2015.
270 With 23 shots against San Jose, Portland catapaulted to the top of the MLS ranking for most shots taken this season with 270. Leading the way for the Timbers is forward Fanendo Adi who has taken 47.
131 One of the best defenders in MLS this season, Liam Ridgewell ranks second among all MLS players for clearances with 131. Ridgewell's ability to clear the ball from danger has also helped lead the Timbers to eight shutouts this season.
320 Sunday's hero Jack Jewsbury fired home the game-winner in what was the 320th match of his MLS career. The 13-year MLS veteran is 19th all-time among MLS players for games played and sixth among active players.
