Back in Portland after a mid-week triumph over high-flying Austin FC, the Portland Timbers (9-12-8) host Atlanta United (8-9-11) in what is another must-win match in the playoff hunt.

Storylines So Far

Last week was a darn good one for the Timbers, who took down the Sounders and Austin FC to shoot up the standings and back into a playoff spot (for the time being). Now they play host to Atlanta United, who are decidedly less good than Austin FC and Seattle, which is saying something because Seattle are terrible this year.