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Quick Strikes | Valeri to face former Argentine manager Schelotto for first time

For the second time this season, the Portland Timbers will travel to Southern California as they play the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday (6pm PT, ESPN2). Here are five numbers to know for #LAvPOR in the latest edition of Quick Strikes.

16 In his first job as a manager, Galaxy head coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto oversaw Argentine side Lanús while Diego Valeri was a player there. Valeri played 16 games under Schelotto before signing with the Timbers prior to the 2013 season.

250 With his next appearance, Diego Chara will play in his 250th MLS (regular season and playoffs) match for Portland.