Match Preview: Timbers 2 vs VCFC

Match Information:

MLS Next Pro: Matchweek 28

Opponent: Portland Timbers 2

Date: Tuesday September 17, 2024

Kickoff: 7:30 PM PST

Location: Providence Park

Watch: Apple TV- MLS Season Pass

SOCIAL TAGS:

X: @vcfcmlsnp

Instagram: @ventura_county_fc

X: @TimbersFC2

Instagram: @timbersfc2

VCFC record: 8-7-10 (42 Points, 6th in West)

POR record: 6-9-10 (34 Points, 9th in West)

Ventura County FC are on the road again as the team travels up north to face off against playoff hopefuls Timbers 2 at Providence Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM PST and will be live streamed on Apple TV MLS Season Pass. 

For live updates throughout the match, fans can follow on X @vcfcmlsnp and on Instagram @ventura_county_fc.

Last Time Out at Providence Park

When we traveled up to Portland back in June, our team looked a little different compared to now. The starting XI featured the likes of now loaned out Gino Vivi and Aaron Bibout and first team regular Mauricio Cuevas at right back. The game finished 3-3 with VCFC bringing home the extra point in the shootout. 

What’s at Stake

A win tonight will guarantee a spot in the Western Conference playoffs with still two games to play.

About Timbers 2

Timbers 2 currently sits in 9th place in the Western Conference with 6 wins, 10 draws, and 9 losses. They have 34 points on the season.

This will be the third and final matchup against Timbers 2 on the season. The previous two both ended in draws, with VCFC taking one extra point and Timbers 2 taking the other at William Rolland Stadium. 

POR’s Latest Matchup

Timbers 2 played host to SoCal rivals LAFC II on Saturday. Despite a halftime lead of 2-0, LAFC II scored 3 consecutive goals in the second half. The match winner came in  the 94th minute just before the final whistle. Bunbury and Santos scored for the home side.