New York City FC will meet the Portland Timbers in the MLS is Back Tournament quarterfinals.
NYCFC will return to action for on Saturday, August 1 at 10:30PM ET (FS1 / TUDN / NYCFC.com/Radio) to meet Portland after the Timbers booked the final spot in the last eight thanks to a penalty shootout victory over FC Cincinnati.
Ronny Deila’s NYCFC enter the quarterfinal fresh from overcoming Toronto FC 3-1 in an emphatic Round of 16 performance.
Speaking on ESPN’s halftime show during the penultimate Round of 16 match, Deila said he felt his side had turned a corner after defeating Inter Miami and TFC in back-to-back games.