Portland Timbers - San Diego FC

Portland Timbers host San Diego FC at Providence Park for matchday 20 of the Major League Soccer season. The expected XI for Portland Timbers features forwards Kevin Kelsy and Kristoffer Velde, supported by midfielders Diego Chara and Cole Bassett. San Diego FC are expected to line up with a forward pairing of Lewis Morgan and Marcus Ingvartsen, with Gabriel Pirani and Anibal Godoy in midfield. San Diego FC will be without Anders Dreyer, who is suspended.

Portland Timbers come into this fixture having won two of their last three league matches, including a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on 26 July. San Diego FC have also shown recent strength, securing a 1-0 win against Los Angeles FC on 16 August and a 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on 26 July. The last encounter between these two sides on 26 April saw Portland Timbers emerge as 2-1 winners.