MLS Portland Timbers

Timbers Earn Road Point with 0-0 Draw Against San Jose Earthquakes

Published on June 18, 2023 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to three games (1-0-2) with a 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park on Saturday night. The draw also marked the Timbers' third consecutive clean sheet. Facing a quick turnaround, the Timbers will host Chicago Fire FC on Wednesday, June 21 at Providence Park.

Tonight's Notables

The Timbers are unbeaten in their last three league matches, all against Western Conference opponents, with a 1-0 win over FC Dallas (6/11) and draws against Seattle Sounders FC (6/3) and San Jose Earthquakes (6/17). It marks the second time Portland has gone unbeaten in three straight games in the 2023 season, with the last stretch being from April 29 to May 17 (2-0-2). Notably in the last three matches, Cristhian Paredes has led the league in duels won (11) and tackles won (33) during those three 90-min performances. When playing against San Jose, the Timbers have a 16-6-10 record. Notably, head coach Giovanni Savarese has an 8-2-3 record against San Jose and is unbeaten in 11 of 13 games against the Earthquakes.

Holding Down the Backline

The Timbers tallied their sixth shutout of the season tonight, and third consecutive shutout dating back to June 3 against Seattle. During that stretch, Portland has held its opponents to 22 shots, which is tied for the fourth-lowest number in the league behind Philadelphia Union (19), FC Cincinnati (17) and New York Red Bulls (7). Tonight's clean sheet was David Bingham's fourth shutout in five appearances this season. Notably, it was also Bingham's 50th shutout of his MLS career. He became the 21st goalkeeper with 50 or more clean sheets in league history.

Goal-Scoring Plays

None

Notes

Tonight's match was Portland's first of three matches that will be played in an eight-day span (June 21 vs. Chicago, June 24 vs. New York City).

The Timbers are unbeaten in the last three matches dating back to June 3 and sit in 9th place of the Western Conference.

It marks the second time Portland has gone unbeaten in three straight games in the 2023 season, with the last stretch being from April 29 to May 17 (2-0-2).

The Timbers are 16-6-10 in regular season play against the Earthquakes and 4-6-6 when playing them on the road.

Head coach Giovanni Savarese has an 8-2-3 record against San Jose and is unbeaten in 11 of 13 games against the Earthquakes.

Portland tallied its third consecutive shutout dating back to June 3 against Seattle Sounders FC, and its sixth shutout of the season.

During that stretch, Portland has held its opponents to 22 shots, which is tied for the fourth-lowest number in the league behind Philadelphia Union (19), FC Cincinnati (17) and New York Red Bulls (7).

David Bingham recorded his fourth shutout in five appearances this season.

Notably, it was also Bingham's 50th shutout of his MLS career, becoming the 21st goalkeeper with 50 or more clean sheets in league history.

Dating back to June 3, Cristhian Paredes has led the league in duels won (11) and tackles won (33) in three 90-minute performances.

Diego Chara is the only player to play every minute of every match so far this season (1,620).

Zac McGraw led the team in clearances (6) and interceptions (3).

Next Game

Facing a quick turnaround, the Timbers will host Chicago Fire FC Wednesday, June 21, at Providence Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. (Pacific) with streaming available on MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app in English and Spanish as well as local radio broadcasts, 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

Portland Timbers (5-7-6, 21pts) at San Jose Earthquakes (7-5-6, 27pts)

June 17, 2023 - PayPal Park (San Jose, Calif.)

Goals by Half 1 2 F

Portland Timbers 0 0 0

San Jose Earthquakes 0 0 0

Scoring Summary:

None

Misconduct Summary:

POR: Moreno (caution), 18

POR: Zuparic (caution), 43

SJ: Cowell (caution), 51

SJ: Marie (caution), 54

POR: Miller (caution), 64

SJ: Thompson (caution), 90+1

Lineups:

POR: GK Bingham, D Bravo, D McGraw, D Zuparic, D Miller, M D. Chara ©, M Paredes, M Evander, F Moreno (Blanco, 72), F Asprilla, F Boli (Niezgoda, 72)

Substitutes Not Used: GK Sulte, D Mabiala, D Rasmussen, M Caliskan, M Gutierrez, M Loría, F Fogaça

TOTAL SHOTS: 16 (Evander, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Boli, Evander, 2); FOULS: 15 (three players tied, 3); OFFSIDES: 1; CORNER KICKS: 4, SAVES: 2

SJ: GK Daniel, D Marie, D Beason, D Rodrigues, D Mensah, M Tsakiris (Skahan, 76) M Judson (Thompson, 63), M Yueill ©, F Cowell (Kikavinovic, 90+4), F Ebobisse (Bouda, 90+4), F Espinoza

Substitutes Not Used: GK Marcinkowski, D Munie, M Cilley, F Richmond

TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Mensah, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Beason, Espinoza, 1); FOULS: 8 (Judson, 2); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 7; SAVES: 7

Referee: Alex Chilowicz

Assistant Referees: Jason White, Brian Dunn

Fourth Official: Elijio Arreguin

VAR: Kevin Scott

Attendance: 14,188

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