The Seattle Sounders are visiting the Portland Timbers on Sunday. Here is everything you need to know:
WHEN AND WHERE: Kickoff is at 1 p.m. PT at Providence Park.
WHERE TO WATCH: The match will be televised on ESPN and YouTube TV.
WHERE TO LISTEN: The match will air on 950 KJR AM and in Spanish on El Rey 1360 AM.
2018 RECORDS AND STANDINGS: Sounders: 2-4-2 (8 points, t-10th West), Timbers: 3-3-2 (11 points, 8th West).
ALL-TIME HISTORY: The Sounders are 9-5-6 all time against Portland in the regular season of MLS play, including a 2-5-3 mark on the road.
PREVIOUS MEETING: The Sounders drew the Timbers 1-1 at CenturyLink Field on August 27, 2017.
Cristian Roldan has shined against the Timbers, scoring three goals in the last four matches | Jane Gershovich
100TH MEETING: Sunday's meeting will be the 100th all-time match between the two clubs, with the Sounders holding the 50-35-14 advantage.
ON A ROLL-DAN: Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan has scored in three of the last four matches against the Timbers.
NICO'S INJURY: Midfielder Nicolás Lodeiro once again missed the match against Toronto FC. It is unknown whether he will play against the Timbers.
FORMATION CHANGE: In a memorable 2-1 win against Toronto FC at BMO Field on Wednesday, the Sounders deployed a 5-4-1 formation that featured three center backs.
BWANA BONANZA: Rookie midfielder Handwalla Bwanascored his first career goal in the second half against Toronto. He became the youngest player in club history to record a goal.
TIMBERS ON FIRE: The Timbers have won three consecutive matches since April 14, including a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.
DEUCE ALMIGHTY: Clint Dempsey has a knack for stepping up against the club's biggest rival, scoring more goals against the Timbers than any other team in the league. He has nine goals against Portland, including a hat trick at Providence Park.
BUSY WEEK: Sunday's match marks the third of three matches in a busy nine-day stretch for the Sounders. Last Saturday, the Rave Green played the Crew at home to a 0-0 draw before beating Toronto. Dempsey, midfielder Ozzie Alonso and defender Kim Kee-hee should be well rested after sitting out on Wednesday.
