San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers | 2019 MLS Match Preview

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers - April 6, 2019

2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 6
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers
Avaya Stadium — San Jose
April 6 - 8:00 PM ET


STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US, on DAZN in Canada


Two struggling Western Conference foes desperate for a first win of the 2019 season meet at Avaya Stadium when the San Jose Earthquakes host the Portland Timbers.


The Quakes are coming off a 5-0 drubbing by LAFC, their fourth consecutive defeat to open the season, while the Timbers dropped a 2-1 result to the LA Galaxy, their third straight loss.


San Jose Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers | 2019 MLS Match Preview  - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Kevin Partida (D) - torn ACL
    • QUESTIONABLE: Francois Affolter (D) - lower back injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Judson (M) - upper leg injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Guram Kashia (D) - lower leg injury
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: none
  • International duty: None


Portland Timbers

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Portland Timbers | 2019 MLS Match Preview  - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Aljaz Ivacic (GK) - left tibial stress fracture
    • OUT: Kendall McIntosh (GK) - left thigh strain
    • QUESTIONABLE: Marvin Loria (M) - right foot injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Andy Polo (M) - right lower leg injury
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup at Earthquakes


  • Earthquakes 4 wins, 14 goals
  • Timbers 2 wins, 10 goals
  • 4 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Drew Fischer
  • Assistant Referees: Brian Poeschel, Michael Barwegen
  • 4th Official: Lukasz Szpala
  • VAR: Edvin Jurisevic