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Timbers Weekly Update: August 6, 2019

August 6, 2019 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers continue their stretch of three games in a seven-day span, squaring off against Minnesota United FC for the second time in four days on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minn. The match will be broadcast on ESPN+ with pregame starting at 4:45 p.m. (Pacific). Portland will then return home to play host to Vancouver Whitecaps FC, in a match presented by Keep Oregon Green, on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Providence Park. Beginning at 8 p.m. (Pacific), the match features a television broadcast on FOX 12 PLUS (KPDX) with local radio broadcasts on 1029 and 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

U.S. Open Cup history

The Timbers advanced to this year's semifinal round of the tournament with a 1-0 shutout victory over Los Angeles FC in their quarterfinal matchup on July 10 at Banc of California Stadium, with Jeremy Ebobisse scoring the game-winner in the 84th minute. With the win, the Timbers advanced to the semifinals for the second time in club history (2013, 2019). In three U.S. Open Cup matches in 2019, Portland has recorded two shutouts, outscoring opponents 7-1 in those matches. Since 2013, the Timbers have won 10 matches in U.S. Open Cup play, which is tied for the most wins by an MLS team in the competition during that span.

Home form

As they return for their league game against Whitecaps FC following Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup game, the Timbers (9-9-4, 31pts) are unbeaten in their last six home matches in all competitions, posting a record of 4-0-2. During their home unbeaten streak, the Timbers have outscored their opponents 16-3, recording four shutouts. Portland has scored two or more goals in four of their last six home games, including a pair of 4-0 wins in league play on June 22 against Houston and July 27 against the LA Galaxy. Individually, seven players have scored a goal for Portland over the last six home games, including two or more goals from Ebobisse, Brian Fernandez, Cristhian Paredes and Diego Valeri.

Against Vancouver

Saturday's match marks the 24th meeting in MLS regular-season play between Vancouver and Portland. The Timbers lead the all-time series with a record of 10-7-6. At home, Portland is 6-2-4 all-time against Whitecaps FC and has won three of the last four matches against Vancouver at Providence Park. After suffering five consecutive losses, Whitecaps FC earned a draw on the road against Minnesota and a win at FC Cincinnati in their most recent games. Fredy Montero leads the way for Vancouver with six goals and two assists.

Next match

The Timbers play host to the Chicago Fire on Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Providence Park. Beginning at 8 p.m. (Pacific), the match will be broadcast on ROOT SPORTS with local radio broadcasts on 1029 and 750 The Game (English) and La GranD 1150AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

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T2 travel for road match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, play host to New Mexico United FC

T2 return to action this week with a road match against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Weidner Field; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (Pacific). T2 then return to Providence Park to play host to New Mexico United FC on Sunday, Aug. 11; kickoff is set for 6 p.m. (Pacific). Both matches will be broadcast on ESPN+.

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Television: "Timbers in 30"

Throughout the season, "Timbers in 30," hosted by Jake Zivin and Ross Smith, will offer inside access to the club and provide analysis with in-studio appearances from Timbers coaches and players. This week, "Timbers in 30" airs on Friday at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) on FOX 12 Oregon. Previously aired shows and "Timbers in 30" features can be found at www.timbers.com.

Radio: "Talk Timbers"

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," airs every Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. (Pacific) on flagship station 1029 and 750 The Game. "Talk Timbers" provides team and league news as well as interviews with Timbers coaches and players during the season, and also features regular updates on T2 and Portland Thorns FC. Fans can submit questions, provide comments or simply follow the conversation on the show on Twitter with the hashtag #TalkTimbers.

Fans can tune in to the show live on 1029 and 750 The Game or listen online at www.1029thegame.com.

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