The Portland Timbers head to the Midwest Saturday for a nationally-televised showdown with Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field (12pm PT, ABC). Here are some key numbers to know ahead of the match.
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Portland is unbeaten in its last seven matches (4-0-3), dating back to June 18, 2022. The Timbers are one of two MLS teams that have not conceded a loss in that span (Portland, Columbus).
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The Timbers have recorded 35 goals scored in 2022, ranking third-most in the Western Conference and fifth-most overall in the league.
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Forward Jaroslaw Niezgoda has tallied five goals and one assist (11 pts) in Portland’s last six matches, while midfielder Santiago Moreno has registered three goals and two assists (8 pts) in that six-match stretch.
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Attacker Dairon Asprilla has scored three goals in his last three appearances for Portland. Asprilla is one of three players with five or more goals this season, joining Niezgoda (8) and defender Bill Tuiloma (5).
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Goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic recorded a season-high six saves in back-to-back matches (Vancouver, San Jose), totaling 70 saves this season – the third most in MLS.
