Thunder goes for second straight win vs. Portland Thursday

Published on June 13, 2006 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


ST. PAUL, Minn. (Tuesday, June 13, 2006) - The Minnesota Thunder will look to win two games in a row this week when they take on the Portland Timbers on Thursday, June 15 at 7:05 p.m. at James Griffin Stadium. The game will be televised LIVE on Comcast channel 13 for local subscribers. For tickets, call 651.917.TEAM or visit www.mnthunder.com.

About the Thunder

The Thunder (2-4-2, 8 points) won their second game of the season on Sunday, dominating Miami FC in a 4-1 victory. Midfielder Freddy Juarez led the attack with a goal and two assists, while forward Melvin Tarley tallied a goal and an assist. Midfielders Godfrey Tenoff and Nate Winkel scored the Thunder's other goals. Thunder head coach Amos Magee said that defender Kevin Friedland will likely be back in the lineup after being held out of the match on Sunday with a groin injury. Forward Nathan Knox is doubtful to play Thursday because of a hamstring injury.

About the Timbers

Portland (4-4-3, 15 points) currently sits tied with the Vancouver Whitecaps for second place in the USL First Division standings. The Timbers had a chance to take over sole position of second place on Saturday in Portland, but played the Whitecaps to a scoreless tie. Veteran midfielder Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar leads the Timbers with two goals and three assists for seven scoring points, while forward Byron Alvarez has two goals and an assist.

Thunder Head Coach Amos Magee

"This is an important game for us because we've got some momentum going and we're playing well at home. We want to build on the success we had versus Miami."

"We've dropped all six points from two games with Portland and I don't feel they're a better team than us. We have to come out and play well."

Season Series

The Timbers have already defeated the Thunder twice this season, with a 2-1 victory on May 6 in Portland and a 1-0 victory on May 27 in Minnesota. After Thursday's match, the two teams will face off again on August 4 in Portland.

Up Next

The Thunder will next play a doubleheader with the Minnesota Lightning on Saturday, June 17 at the National Sports Center in Blaine. The Lightning will host the Michigan Hawks at 5:05 p.m., with the Thunder scheduled to kickoff against the Virginia Beach Mariners at 7:35 p.m. Admission to both games is granted with the price of a Thunder ticket. For ticket information, visit www.mnthunder.com or call 651.917.TEAM.

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