Its another edition of the Derby between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders

It’s another edition of the Cascadia Derby between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders. As you recall, the Portland Timbers blew out the Sounders at home, 5-1.

Newly appointed manager Marti Cifuentes will make his debut as Portland Timbers manager aas the man from Spain will be looking for many exciting campaigns under his belt and looking for a successful stint in Portland.

His initial strategy will be a 4-3-3, and with a lineup that so far is looking good on paper.

Conversely, Seattle Sounders will play with a 4-2-3-1 and hoping to end their five-match losing streak—their longest since 2015.

Portland Timbers Projected Lineup: James Pantemis GK, Jimer Fory, Kamal Miller, Finn Surman, Brandon Bye; Cole Bassett, Diego Chara, David Da Costa; Kevin Velde, Felipe Mora, Ariel Lassiter

Seattle Sounders Projected Lineup: Andre Thomas GK, Kalani Kosa-Rienzi, Stuart Hawkins, Antino Lopez, Nouhou Tolo; Hassanj Dotson, Snyder Brunell; Paul Arriola, Albert Rusnak, Paul Rothrock; Ozase de Rosario

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