MATCH INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017
Kickoff: 3 p.m. (Pacific)
Location: BMO Field (Toronto, Ontario)
Forecast: Partly cloudy, 74 degrees
Referee: Kevin Stott
Assistant Referees: Joe Fletcher, Brian Poeschel Fourth Official: Sorin Stoica
VAR: Silviu Petrescu
Local TV: ROOT SPORTS
Talent: Jake Zivin (play-by-play), Ross Smith (analyst), Samantha Yarock (sideline reporter)
English Radio: 750 The Game (KXTG 750 AM, 102.9 FM)
Talent: Fletcher Johnson (play-by-play), Nat Borchers (analyst), Judah Newby (host)
Spanish Radio: La GranD (KGGD 93.5 FM, 1150 AM)
Talent: Josue del Castillo (play-by-play), Oscar Ramos (analyst)
MATCH PREVIEW
The Portland Timbers will hit the road, traveling to face Toronto FC at BMO Field on Saturday, Aug. 12. Beginning at 3 p.m. (Pacific), the match against Toronto will be broadcast live on ROOT SPORTS with local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish). Heading into Saturday, the Timbers are coming off a 3-1 home win against the LA Galaxy on Aug. 6, with midfielderDiego Valeri and defenders Liam Ridgewell and Alvas Powell each scoring in the victory. The top team in MLS with 44 points, Toronto FC enters Saturday’s match riding an eight-game unbeaten streak, dating back to June 17. Additionally, Toronto FC is unbeaten in 11 games (8-0-3) played at BMO Field this season, winning five of its last six (5-0-1) home games. Forward Sebastian Giovinco leads the team in goals scored (11).
LAST MATCH RECAP
Behind two-first half goals, the Portland Timbers defeated the LA Galaxy 3-1 before a sold-out crowd of 21,144 fans at Providence Park on Aug. 6. Three different players scored in the win for the Timbers, with midfielder Diego Valeri and defenders Liam Ridgewell and Alvas Powell each finding the back of the net.
LAST TIME VS. TORONTO FC
The Portland Timbers defeated Toronto FC 2-1 before a sold-out crowd of 21,144 fans at Providence Park on May 1, extending their unbeaten run in league play to three games.
ALL-TIME SERIES NOTES
Saturday’s match marks the eighth regular-season meeting between Portland and Toronto FC since the start of the 2011 season. During that stretch, Portland forward Fanendo Adi and midfielder Diego Valeri are tied for the team-lead in goals (2) against Toronto FC.
In the only meeting between the two teams in 2016, the Timbers took a 2-1 win at Providence Park on May 1, with Adi and Valeri each scoring in the win.
SCOUTING TORONTO FC
The top team in MLS with 44 points (12-3-8), Toronto FC enters Saturday’s match riding an eight-game unbeaten streak, dating back to June 17. Additionally, Toronto FC is unbeaten in 11 games played (8-0-3) at BMO Field this season, winning five of its last six (5-0-1) home games. Forward Sebastian Giovinco leads the team in goals scored (11). Midfielder Victor Vazquez has the most assists (10).
