5 stats to know ahead of kickoff against Atlanta United

1: The Timbers are tied for first with the Philadelphia Union for the most interceptions in the league.

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The Timbers are tied for first with the Philadelphia Union for the most interceptions in the league (328), as well as tied with LAFC for the most goals from fast breaks (6) this season.

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Bill Tuiloma registered his sixth goal of the season against Austin FC on Aug. 31. It marked Tuiloma’s fifth headed goal in 2022, which is second-most in MLS, just behind Brandon Vázquez (6).

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Four players have tallied seven or more assists for Portland this season (Yimmi Chara, Sebastián Blanco, Eryk Williamson, Santiago Moreno), more than any other season in the club’s MLS era.

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Eryk Williamson notched his eighth assist of the 2022 campaign, tallying an assist for a second straight match (Seattle Sounders, Austin FC). Williamson is one of 10 players in the league with three set-piece assists this season. He will miss this game due to yellow card accumulation.

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Santiago Moreno leads the Timbers in open-play chances created with 1.62 per 90 minutes played. Notably, Moreno ranks seventh overall in MLS for dribbles completed (63).