Sounders vs. Timbers: Gamethread

The rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers dates back to 1975. That’s when Portland followed Seattle into the world of professional soccer. This will be the 125th time the two teams have met across leagues and competitions, with the Sounders holding a 58–47–19 edge. This meeting comes on the heels of the longest planned midseason break in MLS history, with neither team having played in about seven weeks. The Timbers have mostly struggled this year and even fired head coach Phil Neville in their penultimate game before the break. Timbers 2 head coach Jack Cassidy has been serving…