You want reasons to watch the Union face off with Portland Timbers? Ok: Diego Valeri versus the Union defense. That’s all. Let’s go watch soccer.
Don Diego
Last year Diego Valeri had 39 shots on goal and scored with 21 of them. He was the MLS MVP and it wasn’t even close. This season, under a new coach and a new system, and paired with a new starting striker, Valeri has hardly missed a beat. He is all but guaranteed to finish in double-digits in both goals and assists, and he’s one of the most difficult players to track in the entire league.