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The Portland Timbers play against Austin FC tonight at 7:30 p.m. CT on FS1 and Fox Deportes. Soccer fans can watch this MLS game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. If those streaming options have already been used, then fans can get a discounted Sling subscription to catch the action.
This game will be the start of an MLS doubleheader on FS1 and Fox Deportes tonight.
The Timbers are entering this match with a 4-4-7 record and 16 points, which puts them in 10th place of the Western Conference. Although they are not currently in the best position, the Timbers are only three points away from seventh place and a guaranteed playoff spot. So, Portland will try to steal three points tonight by upsetting Austin FC.
In order to complete the upset, Portland must improve their defensive play. The Timbers have allowed 30 goals in just 15 games, which is the third-most goals allowed by any MLS team this season.
Despite their defensive woes, Portland has scored 28 goals and become one of the best offensive teams in the league. A major contributor to Portland’s offensive success is Felipe Mora, who leads the team with seven goals this season. So, the Timbers will need to get Mora in the open field and allow him to attack Austin FC tonight.
Austin FC has started the season with a 6-5-4 record, which has put them in fifth place with 23 points. This strong start has put Austin FC just a couple of points behind second place in the Western Conference, as they are fighting for a high seed in the MLS playoffs later this year.
Although Austin FC has only scored 20 goals this season, their defense has been high quality and only allowed 18 goals thus far. This is largely due to Austin FC’s goalkeeper Brad Stuver, who has a total of 69 saves through 15 games. He also has five clean sheets, which is the second-most of any goalkeeper in MLS. So, he will try to maintain his high level form against Portland tonight.
Fans can watch this MLS game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first month discount to new users.
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