The Portland Timbers will take on LA Galaxy in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday at Providence Park (8pm PT, ESPN+). Here are five numbers to know for #PORvLA in the latest Quick Strikes.
8 Since 2013, the Timbers have eight wins against MLS opponents in U.S. Open Cup play. That is the third-most of any team in that time span and includes wins over MLS opponents in six of the last seven U.S. Open Cups.
2 With a brace against Seattle Sounders FC in the last round, forward Brian Fernandez became the fifth Timbers player in club history to score multiple goals in a single U.