The Portland Timbers head east to take on Western Conference rival Sporting Kansas City Saturday at Children's Mercy Park (4pm PT, ESPN). Here are the five numbers to know for #SKCvPOR in the latest edition of Quick Strikes.
50 Since his debut in 2014, Fanendo Adi has scored the third-most goals in MLS play. The Nigerian striker is behind just David Villa and Bradley Wright-Phillips for most goals by an MLS player since Adi's arrival.
0 Matches between the Timbers and Sporting KC have traditionally been low scoring affairs. At least one team has failed to score in each of the last seven matches between the two clubs.
136 No MLS team has attempted more shots in the second half of matches this season than the Timbers with 136. Portland also ranks in the top-five for goals scored in both the first half and the second half of matches.
9 Portland is one of two MLS teams with multiple players with nine or more goals along with Columbus Crew SC. Diego Valeri and Adi are tied for the team-lead with nine goals.
125 Portland forward Fanendo Adi also leads the league this season with 125 touches inside the opponent's box. Sporting Kansas City's Gerso Fernandes ranks second behind Adi with 110.
