March 12th features a match where Portland Timbers plays host to Saint Louis City in a clash of these two closely matched Major League Soccer teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 7 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. Portland Timbers is fresh off their 2-3 loss against Los Angeles FC. Giorgio Chiellini struck first for Los Angeles FC in the 24th minute, then Vela Garrido added another in the 34th minute on a penalty kick. Portland Timbers is looking for direction having 1 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches, while saint Louis City sits at 2nd place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 3-1 win against Charlotte. Enzo Copetti struck first for Charlotte in the 25th minute, then Bill Tuiloma tied it up for Saint Louis City on an own goal in the 41st minute But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 50th minute on a penalty goal by Eduard Löwen. Saint Louis City is looking for direction having earned 14 points in their last 10 matches.
This will be the first match for these two teams against eachother this season.
Klauss has been the most prolific scorer on Saint Louis City in his last five matches with 2 goals. Portland Timbers’s top weapon lately has been Evander, who has two goals in the last five matches.