The match between San José Earthquakes and Portland Timbers begins

With the defeat last day, the locals lost the opportunity to increase their advantage in the fight to climb positions in the current tournament. The visitors ended up equaling their previous match and barely added one point.

San José Earthquakes have just lost 2 to 4 against FC Cincinnati. They have drawn 1 and lost 3 games in the last 4 rounds, with 15 goals against and 6 in the opponent’s goal.

Portland Timbers drew 0-0 against St. Louis City the previous day. In their last games they alternate victories, draws and defeats: 2, 1 and 1 respectively. In them, he had 7 goals for and 5 against.

Marcos de Oliveira was the referee who directed the match at Avaya Stadium.

San Jose Earthquakes formation today

Coach Luis González Gallaguer took the field with a 4-5-1 formation with Jacob Jackson in goal; Carlos Akapo, Tanner Beason, Daniel Munie and Vitor Costa on the defensive line; Jackson Yueill, Nikolas Tsakiris, Cristian Espinoza, Hernán López Muñoz and Amahl Pellegrino in midfield; and Jeremy Ebobisse in attack.

Portland Timbers lineup today

For his part, Phil Neville stopped a 4-5-1 strategy on the field with James Pantemis in goal; Juan Mosquera, Zac McGraw, Dario Zuparic, Claudio Bravo as defense; Diego Chará, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, Evander and Jonathan Rodríguez in the middle; and with Felipe Mora up front.