The Portland Timbers traveled to Earthquake Stadium to take on the San Jose Earthquakes on Sept. 16, a make-up match that resulted in a 1-1 draw. Just three days later the two teams will play each other again in San Jose.
Both Giovanni Saverese and Matias Almeyda heavily rotated their squads. But there were two players featured that are sure to start again on Saturday: Portland’s Eryk Williamson and the San Jose’s Judson.
Williamson was one of the breakout stars in the MLS is Back Tournament. He thrived playing as a box-to-box midfielder next to the ever-present Diego Chara.