The Timbers were able to pull of a draw midweek in Houston, which marked their 11th match on the road. With the tie, the Portland Timbers find themselves still below the red-line in 10th place and five points outside of a playoff spot. This Timbers team is in desperate need of some home cooking, and that is right around the corner. But first, the Timbers must travel to the City of Brotherly Love, to take on the East-leading Philadelphia Union.
The Union are also coming off a hard fought draw against the Seattle Sounders, where they saw their road record go to 2-2-2.