BEAVERTON, Ore. – Andy Polo is used to the sight of Raúl Ruidíaz, just rarely in a different uniform. But on Thursday, when the Portland Timbers’ winger lines up on the other side of CenturyLink Field’s center line from his fellow Peruvian international in the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals second leg (7:30pm PT, FS1 | Match presented by Carl's Jr.), he’ll do so for the third time this season, an occurrence he and his three-time teammate may have to get used to.
Polo’s connection to the Sounders striker dates back to their first club, Club Universitario back in Lima, Peru.