Earlier in the 2016 season, we saw a Portland Timbers team that unfortunately looked like there was no cohesion. There were issues with the team being stretched, losing runners, and just overall, lacking organization. With eleven days since their last match against San Jose, the Timbers midfield and backline improved upon this in their match on Wednesday night versus the New England Revolution, a theme that will have to continue on Sunday against Toronto FC.
Similar to Toronto FC, the New England squad is known for their strong attacking midfield play. In New England, you have the likes of Lee Nguyen, Kelyn Rowe, and Diego Fagundez; in Toronto, you have Michael Bradley, Sebastian Giovinco, and Jonathan Osorio.