This weekend’s battle between the Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers has everything the league and a neutral fan could want. First and foremost, is the rivalry. Regardless of the time of year, the location of the match, or what is at stake, these two love to not only beat each other, but make a statement.
The past two MLS champions and a pitch full of talented, exciting players, lands this game on the main FOX network Saturday afternoon. While Seattle needs the three points to close the gap on the Timbers in the table, that won’t be the primary focus.