Following a midweek Knockout Round victory over FC Dallas, the Portland Timbers will host the Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday at Providence Park (2:30pm PT, ESPN | Match presented by Carl's Jr.). Here are five things to know for the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinals in an Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs edition of Quick Strikes.
8 Sunday's match will be the eighth postseason match between the Timbers and Sounders. Portland has won both MLS playoff matches between the two clubs and holds the overall advantage, four wins to three.
4 For the fourth time in six years, the Timbers will be playing in the Western Conference Semifinals.