The Union recorded just their second win in 12 MLS matches against Portland with a 3-0 home victory last season (D3 L7, including MLS is Back). Philadelphia has managed just one point in five visits to Providence Park, a 1-1 draw in 2014.
Following its 3-2 loss at San Jose on Wednesday, Portland now has three wins from its first 13 games of the season, equaling its fewest at this stage of a season (2012, 2014). There were 14 goals scored in Portland’s last two matches (9 scored, 5 conceded), the most in a two-match span in club history.
The Union’s scoreless meeting with Inter Miami on Wednesday was the club’s fifth consecutive MLS draw. Philadelphia could become the fourth team in MLS history to play six straight regular season draws (Chicago 2014, Colorado 2011, San Jose 2004-2005).
Bill Tuiloma has scored in consecutive matches for the first time in his career. Tuiloma has as many goals this season (4) has he had in his first four MLS seasons combined (1 each season).
The Union’s scoreless draw with Miami on Wednesday ended a run of 25 straight MLS matches with a goal (incl. playoffs), the longest streak in club history. It’s been over four years since the Union have been shut out in consecutive games in a single season, last doing so in early May 2018.
