The Union host Portland Timbers in Philadelphia's Home Opener Part DOOP to start a three-game homestand at Talen Energy Stadium. Kick-off for the game Saturday is at 7:00 p.m.
Team: Portland Timbers
Venue: Talen Energy Stadium
Kick-off: 7:00 p.m. ET (TCN)
2017 Record: 3-1-1 (10 points), 1-1-0 on the road, 1st in Western Conference
All-time Record vs. Portland: 1-3-3
Last Meeting: 2-1 loss at Providence Park, September 17, 2016
Projected Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Jake Gleeson – Alvas Powell, Lawrence Olum, Roy Miller, Marco Farfan – David Guzman, Diego Chara – Sebastian Blanco, Diego Valeri, Darlington Nagbe – Fanendo Adi
Player to Watch: Marco Farfan
Much like the Union have Derrick Jones, the prize of the Timbers' homegrown talent is Marco Farfan.