The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the most passionate soccer fans in the United States, and this weekend they will be treated to a special doubleheader matchup between two of the region’s most storied teams: the Seattle Sounders FC and the Portland Timbers. The Sounders and Timbers have been rivals since 1975, when they first faced off in the North American Soccer League. Since then, the rivalry has only grown stronger, and the two teams have met in several memorable matches.
This weekend’s doubleheader will feature two matches, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Both matches will be held at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, and both will be broadcast live on ESPN2. The Saturday match will be a regular season match, while the Sunday match will be a friendly exhibition.
The Sounders are currently leading the Western Conference standings, while the Timbers are in fourth place. Both teams have had strong seasons so far, and the doubleheader promises to be an exciting affair. The Sounders have been led by their star striker, Clint Dempsey, who has scored nine goals in 14 matches this season. The Timbers have been led by their dynamic midfield duo of Diego Valeri and Darlington Nagbe, who have combined for 11 goals and 11 assists this season.
The rivalry between the Sounders and Timbers is one of the most intense in Major League Soccer, and this weekend’s doubleheader promises to be a thrilling affair. Both teams have a lot to play for, and the atmosphere at CenturyLink Field will be electric. If you’re a soccer fan in the Pacific Northwest, make sure you don’t miss out on this doubleheader matchup between two of the region’s most storied teams.
