Preview: Timbers Prepare For Tough Test Against Columbus Crew
July 23, 2011 — PDXPIPELINEBy Will Conwell
GAME 19: Portland Timbers (6W-9L-3T) vs Columbus Crew (7W-6L-7T)
Saturday, July 23, 5:00 p.m. FOX12
Previous match-up(s): 5/21/11 1-0 Timbers Win
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With a win last Saturday against Chicago, the Timbers finally put an end to their losing streak and gained their first victory on the road. With the two teams' first match up in Major League Soccer being decided by an Eric Brunner header from a free kick, the Crew will certainly be looking for revenge against the Timbers. Columbus is noted for their excellent home record and will be a much stiffer road test than struggling Chicago.
The line-up that the Timbers will field tonight is perhaps the most uncertain Read the rest of this entry »
