Portland Timbers

In the heated crucible of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference, a mouth-watering clash looms as Los Angeles FC (LAFC) prepares to invade the hallowed grounds of Providence Park, home to the Portland Timbers. Coming off a galvanizing derby triumph over eternal rivals LA Galaxy, the Black and Gold now set their sights on securing that elusive first road win of the 2024 campaign against a formidable Timbers side renowned for their fervent home support.

As the Portland Timbers captain, Diego Chara is on the cusp of setting a remarkable MLS record by playing in his 377th regular season match - a testament to his unwavering dedication and impact on the club and the local community. Over the course of 14 seasons, Chara has amassed more than 33,000 minutes on the field, every single one of them wearing the iconic green and gold of the Portland Timbers.