New York City FC takes on the Portland Timbers in non-conference matchup
Portland Timbers (1-0-1) vs. New York City FC (0-2-0)
The Bronx, New York; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLS LINE: NYCFC -117, Portland +310, Draw +257; over/under is 2.5 goals
BOTTOM LINE: New York City FC takes on the Portland Timbers in non-conference play.
NYCFC compiled a 9-11-14 record overall in the 2023 season while finishing 8-3-6 in home games. NYCFC averaged 1.0 goals on 4.4 shots on goal per game a season ago.
The Timbers finished 11-13-10 overall and 2-8-7 on the road in the 2023 season. The Timbers scored 46 goals last season, averaging 1.4 per game.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: NYCFC: Maxi Moralez (injured).
Timbers: Claudio Bravo (injured), Marvin Loria (injured), Evander (injured), Felipe Mora (injured), Maxime Crepeau (injured).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
