Everything you need to know for Timbers-Sounders
The Seattle Sounders will visit the Portland Timbers with identical 2-5-4 records. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
Injury report
Portland Timbers
OUT: Miguel Araujo – Leg; Claudio Bravo – Lower Leg; Marvin Loria – Knee
Seattle Sounders FC
OUT: Josh Atencio - Hamstring; Nathan - Quad; Braudilio Rodrigues - Hamstring (Out)
QUESTIONABLE: Léo Chú - Groin; Pedro de la Vega - Hamstring; Yeimar Gómez Andrade - Quad
Josh Atencio will miss Timbers game
Sounders add another name to their list of injured starters.
With Yeimar hurt, what are Sounders centerback options?
Jon Bell is likely to be the first player to get a shot at replacing Yeimar.
Opposition research
Sounder Strategy: Pain in Portland
The Timbers are vulnerable, but the Sounders are punchless.
Sounders hoping to flip the script on Timbers
Sounders see match with rivals as a potential turning point in season.
Other news
The stewards of Defiance
As a key part of the Sounders development system, Tacoma Defiance are poised to reach new heights but can grow to be something even greater.
Andrew Thomas solidifies place in Sounders Open Cup lore
The 25-year-old goalkeeper made three saves in the shootout and then capped it off with the winning kick.
Postgame Pontifications: What we’ve learned about Sounders
What upside the Sounders have is likely tied directly to their young players.