End of the first half at Lower.com Field, with Columbus Crew SC winning 1-0.

Half time arrives at Lower.com Field. Columbus leads The Timbers 1-0. Kevin Molino's goal (36' 1T) gives the home team the victory.

After winning their last tournament match, the home team will look to maintain their morale high. Meanwhile, the visitors arrive demotivated after being defeated in the previous round.

Columbus Crew SC comes from a 1-2 loss against Inter Miami. In the previous 4 matches, their results were varied: 1 win and 3 draws.

Portland Timbers comes from a 1-0 victory against Minnesota United. In the last few matches, they obtained 3 wins and 1 loss.

Victor Rivas was the referee who officiated the match at Lower.com Field.

Probable line-up for Columbus Crew SC today

The team led by Caleb Porter sets up their game with a 4-4-2 formation with Eloy Room in goal; Steven Moreira, Josh Williams, Milos Degenek, and Pedro Santos in defense; Aidan Morris, Darlington Nagbe, Luis Diaz, and Lucas Zelarayan in midfield; and Kevin Molino and Cucho Hernandez in the forward line.

Probable line-up for Portland Timbers today

On the other hand, the team led by Giovanni Savarese take the field with a 3-4-3 strategy with Aljaz Ivacic in goal; Bill Tuiloma, Dario Zuparic, and Larrys Mabiala in defense; Diego Chara, Santiago Moreno, Eryk Williamson, and Yimmi Chara in midfield; and Claudio Bravo, Dairon Asprilla, and Sebastian Blanco in the forward line.