With temperatures expected to hit the upper 90’s on Sunday, this weekend’s rivalry match between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders has been rescheduled, moving from 1:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to help beat the heat. As a result of the change in time, the match will now be broadcast on ESPN2 rather than on ESPN
While the ambient temperature was expected to still be on the rise at kickoff, playing on the Providence Park pitch in the early afternoon sun would be punishing for players and represents a risk both to their health and the health of those in the stands.