The Timbers stay extra busy this week as they’ll travel to the Lone Star State Wednesday to take on the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Stadium (5:30pm PT, ROOT SPORTS) before returning Saturday to host Minnesota United FC Saturday at Providence Park (7:30pm PT, ROOT SPORTS).
Something to keep an eye on: Timbers captain Diego Valeri is currently one goal away from the century mark for goals scored across all competitions.
For the Thorns, while they don’t have midweek action, they will be traveling east to play the North Carolina Courage on Saturday, June 26. Though NC may not be a regional rival like OL Reign, Thorns-Courage matches are always a heated affair.