The Portland Timbers will face off against Croatian side NK Istra 1961 today in their second preseason match of 2017, but the match will not be available for viewing to the general public.
Of course, having a closed second match is not a surprise; the Timbers regularly hold closed scrimmages and matches during the preseason. Talking to the media during a conference call on Monday, Caleb Porter clarified that the match was closer to a training session and that it was still early going for the Timbers, whose preseason plans were accelerated this season in anticipation of entering the CONCACAF Champions League knockout rounds.