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Two Western Conference foes clash Friday night at Providence Park with a berth in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals on the line as the Portland Timbers host the LA Galaxy.
This is the second USOC meeting between the two in the Round of 16, with the Galaxy prevailing in 2016, 1-0, on a fifth-minute goal by Raul Mendiola, and the third meeting this season. The Galaxy opened the 2018 MLS season with a 2-1 home win over Portland on March 4, followed by a 1-1 draw at Providence Park on June 2.