Welcome to your match thread for a Sunday afternoon match-up between Orlando City (2-1-1, 7 points) and the Portland Timbers (1-1-2, 5 points) at Providence Park. It’s the only scheduled meeting between the cross-conference opponents this season and the first time the teams have met since the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament final.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the match.
History
The Lions are 3-1-1 against the Timbers in the regular season since joining Major League Soccer and 3-2-1 in all competitions. The teams last met for a trophy in the championship match of the MLS is Back Tournament, where the Timbers were successful on two set pieces in a 2-1 win over the Lions.