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Preview | LAFC2 vs. Portland Timbers2 8/16/24

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LAFC2 vs. Portland Timbers2 8/16/24

Friday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. PT

Location: Titan Stadium - Fullerton, CA 🏟

Watch: MLSNEXTPro.com 🖥

Following a 2-1 victory over rival Ventura County FC last Sunday, LAFC2 is set to face Portland Timbers2 on Friday, August 16, at Titan Stadium on the Cal State Fullerton campus.

Sunday’s victory lifted the Black & Gold (10W-6L-4D) into third place in MLS NEXT Pro’sWestern Conference with 36 points from 20 matches played. LAFC2 and its parent club, LAFC, are unbeaten against Ventura County FC and its parent (LA Galaxy) this year, with a combined record of 4W-0L-1D over five meetings in 2024.

Luis Müller’s goal against VCFC was his second in his last two appearances. The German striker has seven goals and two assists on the season in 10 matches played.

Historically, LAFC2 holds a 2W-1L-0D record against Timbers2, having won the last two encounters. Their most recent match in late April ended with a 2-0 victory for LAFC2, with goals from Tomás Ángel and Adrian Wibowo.

Timbers2 In Depth

Coached by Serge Dinkota, Timbers2 are aiming for their first playoff berth in MLS NEXT Pro and are currently fighting to stay above the playoff line. The squad sits in eighth place in the Western Conference with 31 points from 21 matches played. Timbers2 are unbeaten in their last five matches.

The Timbers2 offense is led by Kyle Linhares, who has scored five goals and provided three assists this season.