With the World Cup break coming up quickly, the Portland Timbers are looking to get back to winning ways before their upcoming two week break from league play. Standing in their way in this evening’s match are the Western Conference leaders: Sporting Kansas City.
The Timbers are currently riding a seven game MLS unbeaten streak — eight in all competitions — but the visitors have set the pace in the West and are maintaining an average of two points per game through the first third of the season, tied with FC Dallas and Atlanta United for the best pace in Major League Soccer.