Jul 30th features a match where Minnesota United hosts Portland Timbers in a clash of these two closely matched Major League Soccer teams. Minnesota United is fresh off their 2-1 win against Houston Dynamo. Franco Fragapane struck first for Minnesota United in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time on a feed from Bongokuhle Hlongwane, then Bongokuhle Hlongwane added another in the 72nd minute. With 19 points in their last 10 matches Minnesota United should be reasonably happy with their performance, while portland Timbers sits at 7th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 2-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes. B. Kikanovic scored the first goal for San Jose Earthquakes in the 42nd minute, then Jarosław Niezgoda got the equalizer for Portland Timbers in the 53rd minute on a feed from Diego Ferney Chara Zamora But luckily in the 71st minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Dairon Estibens Asprilla Rivas. Portland Timbers is looking for direction having 4 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Minnesota United won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Both Moreno and Jarosław Niezgoda have been the hottest scorers for Portland Timbers in the last 5 each having scored 3 goals. Minnesota United’s most prolific scorer has been Emanuel Reynoso. The Argentinian midfielder has netted 3 goals over the last 5 matches.