The Portland Timbers (3-4-3, 12 points) have kicked off against FC Dallas (5-4-2, 17 points) in a midweek match at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
The Timbers are coming off a 2-1 loss at the Vancouver Whitecaps in a match where they led at halftime. FC Dallas comes into the game after losing three road matches.
Wednesday's lineup features the return of Jermaine Taylor along the back line, playing in place of Nat Borchers, who has started every match this season.
Missing from the available 18 is winger Dairon Asprilla -- again.