In the 139 meetings between the Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders, we have seen goal fests in the playoffs, historic comebacks, and literal riots, making this matchup arguably the fiercest rivalry in North American soccer.
More fireworks are destined to come in match 140.
Just three points separate the two clubs in the Western Conference standings heading into the latest installment of this storied derby at Providence Park this Saturday. A win could see the Timbers climb up the table significantly, while a loss could drop them to the bottom of the playoff picture with only seven more matches to go.
Both sides are in good form at
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