The Portland Timbers take on New York Red Bulls Wednesday night at Providence Park (7:30pm PT, TICKETS, FOX 12 PLUS (KPDX)). Here are five numbers to know for #PORvRBNY in the latest Quick Strikes.
6 The Timbers have won six consecutive home Wednesday night matches in all competitions. Portland has outscored its opponents by a 16-5 margin in those six matches.
229 According to Opta, midfielder Diego Chara has won possession for the Timbers 229 times this season. Only four players have won possession for their club more times in 2019.
4 Against D.C. United, Marvin Loría was credited with four chances created. That is the most chances created in the Costa Rican's MLS career.
15K In his next match, Claude Dielna will likely surpass the 15,000-minute played mark as a professional player. Dielna is 63 minutes away from hitting the milestone.
170 Including the playoffs and regular season, Diego Valeri has 170 combined goals and assists in MLS competitions. Since Valeri's debut in 2013, the MLS player with the next most combined goals and assists is Bradley Wright-Phillips of the New York Red Bulls who has 146.
