Will Conwell of Stumptown Footy was kind enough to answer our questions in advance of tonight’s game in Portland - thanks, Will!
Hot Time: What twists of fate have brought us a centerback pairing of Lawrence Olum and Roy Miller - is it injuries, or did Merritt Paulson lose a bet? And Diego Chara's missing, too? Discuss the Timbers defensive woes.
Diego Chara is out injured.
New acquisition Larrys Mabiala can't play for the Timbers until the transfer window opens.