Orlando City faces off against the Portland Timbers on Tuesday night in the championship match of the MLS is Back tournament, offering the Lions the opportunity to claim a coveted piece of hardware and a CONCACAF Champions League berth.
Portland is typically a transition-heavy team, but its style this season has been more possession-heavy. The result — the Timbers crowd the box and push their attacking lines especially high.
It’s not the same as a full-field press Orlando City faced against LAFC and Minnesota United. But Portland’s attacking plays typically result in four or five players getting in the box for crosses and shots.