Toronto FC vs. Portland Timbers: What you need to know
Mired in a four-game winless skid, TFC will try to stop the rot when they host the Timbers on Saturday in an inter-conference battle.
Toronto FC showed some resilience in a come-from-behind draw against the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday.
Moral victories are nice, but TFC could use the genuine kind as they look to climb the ladder in the Eastern Conference. Winless in four matches (three losses), the Reds desperately need victories to get back into the playoff race. Otherwise, they run the risk of extending their post-season drought.
On the milestone front, defender Kevin Long is on the verge of making his 50th appearance for TFC across all competitions.
Here’s what you need to know about Saturday's game between Toronto and the Portland Timbers at BMO Field (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).
