First the first time in over four years, Atlanta United heads to Portland, Oregon for a late night cross-country endeavor. Hope you have your coffee at the ready, as well as your mental sanity put to the side. It is #FiveStripesAfterDark, after all.
Let’s begin with some head-to-head stats, courtesy of stats.scarvesandspikes.com:
It’s just the seventh all time meeting between the two sides, the most recent coming in 2023, where Atlanta ran rampant in a 5-1 win. Atlanta’s goalscorers? Wiley, Almada x2, Giakoumakis, and Araujo. Nobody on that roster from that match remains with the team today, the last departure being Ronald Hernandez last month to (guess where?) Portland. We could be set for a reunion tonight with one of the longest serving Atlanta United players in the club’s history.
Atlanta’s last match in Portland, which was the year before, ended 2-1 to the Timbers and resulted in a lot of chicken and rice on the floor. Hopefully, no food goes to waste tonight.
On a postivite note, and for the first time in a long while, Atlanta United has a perfectly clean bill of health heading into this match. Visa watch is also over, as midfielder Giuliano Galoppo is with the team and has practiced ahead of his potential debut. Tonight, we can finally get what Tata Martino views as his preferred starting XI.
Before the match, get acquainted with Atlanta’s opponent with our 3 Questions series, this time with Timbers broadcaster and journalist Adam Susman.
Atlanta United vs. Portland Timbers: 3 questions about the Timbers with Adam Susman
The scoop on the Timbers as Atlanta United visits Providence Park on Saturday.
Kickoff from Providence Park is set for *scratches eyes* a 10:40 PM ET start in the Rose City. Streaming comes through Apple TV, and audio only coverage is available on 92.9 The Game in English, while La Mejor is your go-to for Spanish radio.
No matter where you are, or how things look on the pitch, feel free to chime in on the match down below in our match thread as the Five Stripes look to make some magic happen tonight (and tomorrow morning, technically.)
Atlanta United’s Lineup:
TBA
Portland Timbers’ Lineup:
TBA
How to Watch:
Venue: Providence Park, Portland, Oregon
Kickoff Time: Saturday, September 19th, 10:40 PM ET
Available TV/Streaming: Apple TV
Available Radio: 92.9 The Game, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM
This thread will be your match thread. We don’t have many rules here. We just ask that you don’t insult each other personally and treat each other with respect. Debates can get heated and that’s fine, but name-calling and petty insults will get you banned. If you see a comment that you feel is out of line, please report it and it will be dealt with.