The matches keep coming for the Portland Timbers, with the side set to take on FC Dallas for their fourth match in twelve days since coming back from the international break. Despite their rampant form in their last three matches at home, the Timbers remain at the bottom of the Western Conference and a victory tonight against against this modestly above average Dallas side will be vital in their climb into playoff position.
The Timbers’ first choice XI should be well rested after largely not traveling to Wednesday’s away loss at the Montreal Impact and it will be up to the side to show that running out a lineup of reserves on the road was worth it by continuing to rack up the wins at Providence Park.