The local team scored twice through Sean Davis and Hany Mukhtar and defeated the visiting team 2-0.
An adrenaline-filled match is expected, in which neither of the teams will want to give up three points, motivated by the victories obtained in the previous round.
Nashville SC defeated DC United 3-1 in their previous match. In the last 4 games played, they won 1 match, lost 1, and drew 2 matches.
Portland Timbers is coming off a 2-1 victory against Dynamo. In the last few matches, they have obtained 1 win, suffered 2 losses, and had 1 draw.
Armando Villarreal was the referee who officiated the match at Nissan Stadium.
Probable lineup of Nashville SC today
The team led by Gary Smith sets up their game with a 4-4-2 formation with Elliot Panicco in goal; Eric Miller, Walker Zimmerman, Dave Romney, and Daniel Lovitz in defense; Luke Haakenson, Dax McCarty, Sean Davis, and Randall Leal in midfield; and CJ Sapong and Hany Mukhtar upfront.
Probable lineup of Portland Timbers today
On the other hand, Giovanni Savarese's team lines up with a 4-5-1 strategy with David Bingham in goal; Josecarlos Van Rankin, Larrys Mabiala, Zachery McGraw, Claudio Bravo in defense; Yimmi Chará, David Ayala, Santiago Moreno, Sebastián Blanco, and Dairon Asprilla in midfield; and Jaroslaw Niezgoda upfront.