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Quick Strikes | Diego Chara and Zarek Valentin are one, two in MLS postseason tackles

With a trip to MLS Cup on the line, the Portland Timbers will take on Sporting Kansas City Thursday night at Children's Mercy Park (6:30pm PT, ESPN | Presented by Oregon Lottery) in the second leg of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Western Conference Championship. Here are five numbers to know for #SKCvPOR in a special playoff edition of Quick Strikes.

17 In four playoff games so far in 2018, Diego Valeri has created 17 chances, according to Opta. That is the most in a single postseason for any MLS player since Valeri had 20 chances created in 2015.