T2 hit the road to face off against Saint Louis FC at Toyota Park in Fenton, Mo., on Saturday, May 5. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), the May 5 will be streamed live on ESPN+. To watch Saturday’s match, click here.
First-team integration
In T2’s most recent win over Sacramento Republic FC at Providence park on May 2, six Timbers players played on loan in the match. Midfielder Dairon Asprilla and defender Modou Jadama each recorded their first goals of the USL season, while goalkeeper Kendall McIntosh registered five saves and his third shutout of 2018.
Good run of form
In their last five games dating back to April 4, T2 are now 3-1-1. Portland improved to 2-1-0 at home this season, after defeating Sacramento Republic FC 2-0 at Providence Park on May 2. The team has registered three shutouts during in the last five matches, including scoring eight goals, while allowing only four goals. Portland now sits in fourth place in the Western Conference standings.
T2 Team Leaders
Goals: Victor Arboleda (3)
Assists: Augustine Williams (2)
Chances Created: Eryk Williamson (10)
Shutouts: Kendall McIntosh (3)
Saves: Kendall McIntosh (20)
Scouting Saint Louis FC
Saint Louis FC (3-1-3, 12pts) enter Saturday’s match following a 1-1 draw against Swope Park Rangers at Children’s Mercy Park on April 28. Saint Louis is undefeated (2-0-1) in three matches at Toyota Stadium this season, and currently sits in seventh place in the Western Conference standings. They are undefeated in their last five matches overall (3-0-2), and are tied for fifth in the league for the fewest goals allowed in the USL (5).
Head coach: Anthony Pulis
Saint Louis FC Team Leaders
Goals: Kyle Greig (3)
Assists: Four players tied (1)
Chances Created: Lewis Hilton (10)
Shutouts: Jake Fenlason (3)
Saves: Jake Fenlason (13)
Streaming Changes: matches now stream on ESPN+
As part of the USL's new broadcast deal with ESPN, all league matches will now be streamed live on ESPN+, which is ESPN's new subscription-based, direct-to-consumer streaming platform. All T2 matches will now stream live on ESPN+ for those residing in the United States; international viewers can still stream matches live via YouTube.
ESPN+ is viewable online, the ESPN app or across a variety of mobile and connected living room devices, including Amazon's Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku and more.
For more information and a FAQ on ESPN+, click here.
