The Portland Timbers kick off their ninth MLS season when they square off with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday (3pm PT, ROOT SPORTS) at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Here are five numbers to know for #COLvPOR in a season-opening edition of Quick Strikes.
10 In 20 all-time matches against the Rapids, the Portland Timbers have won on 10 occasions. The 10 wins are the second-most by Portland against any single MLS club, behind only Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
9 Midfielder Diego Chara is heading into his ninth consecutive season with the Timbers. The Colombian midfielder is the first Timbers player in the history of the club across all eras to play more than eight seasons with Portland.