Portland Timbers vs. New York Red Bulls | 2019 Preseason Match Preview

After a resounding 5-1 win over Phoenix Rising Sunday, the New York Red Bulls continue their preseason preparations when they meet the Portland Timbers in the 2019 Mobile Mini Sun Cup as part of Preseason presented by Advocare at Kino North Stadium in Tucson on Thursday afternoon.

New York Red Bulls

With the usual starting XI getting extended minutes for the first time this preseason, the Red Bulls rolled over Phoenix Rising Sunday. Bradley Wright-Phillips powered New York with a hat trick, while also setting up goals by Kaku and Alex Muyl.

Those starters will likely again see extended time against RSL with the game serving as the Red Bulls last true Concacaf Champions League tuneup before they head to the Dominican Republic on Feb. 18 ahead of the Round of 16 opening leg against Atlético Pantoja two days later. One player who will not compete is their newest signing. Mathias Jorgensen is not in Arizona as he awaits his ITC and Visa.

Portland Timbers

After kicking off their preseason in Costa Rica with two resounding wins, the Timbers return to the United States to face some familiar foes. First, on Wednesday night, they take on heated rival Seattle Sounders before the Red Bulls on Thursday.

Much of 2018's MLS Cup finalist core is the same, with Aljaz Ivacic and Claude Dielna the major additions so far.