Orange leaves adorning Portland trees accompanied by torrential downpours means one thing: It’s playoff season in the Rose City. And after the Thorns magnificent season came to an end last weekend, all eyes now shift to the Timbers’ clash with Minnesota United at Providence Park.

So, before the Timbers kick off their 2021 MLS Cup Playoff campaign, I thought it would be wise to take a look at what their opponents Minnesota United bring to the table and how I think the match might shake out.

Minnesota United in 2021

Minnesota United finished the 2021 MLS season in fifth-place in the Western Conference on 49 points (just six points behind the Timbers), winning 13 games, drawing 10, and losing 11.