Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Major League Soccer.
Missing Players
New England
Portland
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Tierney | Out | 6.73 | |
Darrius Barnes | Doubtful | 6.55 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Liam Ridgewell | Out | 6.51 | |
Ben Zemanski | Out | 6.55 | |
Andy Thoma | Out | N/A | |
Diego Valeri | Out | 7.22 | |
Darlington Nagbe | Doubtful | 7.01 |
Team News
New England
Portland
- Chris Tierney has joined Darrius Barnes on the treament table after lasting just 27 minutes into their 3-0 defeat to DC United at the weekend. London Woodberry will now get a chance at left-back.
- Other changes could be made following a limp performance in defeat.
- Portland Timbers haven't played in over a week and have had longer than most teams to prepare for Thursday's fixtures. This could have allowed manager Caleb Porter to recover some players from the treatment table.
- He will, however, be without Diego Valeri following his red card in their 3-1 win over the Earthquakes last time out. Darlington Nagbe could make a return to the starting XI in his absence, although that would depend on whether he has recovered from a sprained ankle in time.
- The Timbers have fluttered between a 4-3-3 and a 4-2-3-1 formation, so it remains to be seen how Porter will line his men up for the trip to New England.