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Timbers Weekly Update: September 6, 2018

September 6, 2018 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Portland Timbers News Release


PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers play host to the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, Sept. 8, in a match presented by KeyBank, at Providence Park. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. (Pacific), the match will feature a local television broadcast on FOX 12 PLUS (KPDX) and local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

Recent form

Portland (11-7-8, 41pts) earned a point on the road against the New England Revolution on Sept. 1 and picked up a 2-0 win against Toronto FC at Providence Park on Aug. 29. Lawrence Olum recorded the game-tying goal in the team's 1-1 draw against the Revolution, while Diego Chara and David Guzmán tallied goals in the Timbers win over Toronto FC.

Against the Western Conference

The Timbers have posted a mark of 8-4-3 overall against Western Conference opponents in 2018, including a record of 5-2-1 at Providence Park. In the last meeting against the Rapids on May 26, Portland registered a 3-2 win on the road behind a brace from Samuel Armenteros and a goal from Diego Valeri. Saturday's match marks the 20th league meeting between Portland and Colorado since the 2011 season. The Timbers are of 9-7-3 against the Rapids since 2011, including a mark of 7-1-0 at Providence Park. Portland has won its last seven home matches against Colorado, outscoring the Rapids, 14-3.

Scouting the Rapids

Colorado (6-14-6, 24pts) enters Saturday's match having suffered back-to-back losses. In their most recent match, the Rapids lost 6-0 to Real Salt Lake on Aug. 25. Individually, three players are tied for the team lead in goals scored with three goals each: Edgar Castillo, Tommy Smith and Joe Mason. Additionally, Castillo has tallied a team-high five assists.

Next match

The Timbers travel for a road match against the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, Sept. 15, at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Sept. 15 match kicks off at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific) with a local television broadcast on FOX 12 PLUS (KPDX) and local radio broadcasts on 750 AM/102.9 FM The Game (English) and La GranD 1150 AM/93.5 FM (Spanish).

TEAM MEDIA SOURCES

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. Previously aired shows and "Timbers in 30" features can be found at www.timbers.com. This week, "Timbers in 30" airs on Friday at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific) on FOX 12 Oregon with Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell.

Radio: "Talk Timbers"

The Timbers' weekly radio talk show, "Talk Timbers," airs every Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. (Pacific) on flagship station 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. This week's guests included Timbers head coach Giovanni Savarese and defender Jorge Villafaña. 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 750 The Game or listen online at www.750thegame.com. Available podcasts can be downloaded at www.timbers.com/news/timbers-podcast-network.

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