On Sunday afternoon, the Portland Timbers kick off the 2020 regular season facing a familiar foe as Minnesota United come to Providence Park. The Timbers open their home schedule for the third time in the past four seasons against the Loons, whom they defeated 5-1 in 2017 and 3-2 in 2018.
Overall, the Timbers are undefeated in their three home meetings with the Loons, going 2-0-1, but Minnesota has had the upper hand in their past four meetings, going 3-0-1, including last year’s victory over the Timbers in the U.S. Open Cup semi-final. With a swathe of offseason additions, the Timbers will be hoping for a fast start.