Timbers at New York
When/where: 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Red Bull Arena.
TV: Live on ROOT Sports (Comcast cable channel 34/734).
Radio: FM 101.1 (AM 940 Spanish broadcast).
Records: Portland is 10-12-7, 10th overall (the last playoff spot). New York is 7-7-15, one point behind Portland in the playoff chase.
Why to watch: Two teams battling for a playoff spot go head-to-head.
THE MATCHUP
The last time: The Timbers built a two-goal lead in the second half, but the Red Bulls rallied for a 3-3 tie on a stoppage time penalty kick.
New York drama: RedBulls coach Hans Backe has suspended defender Rafa Marquez for this match after comments the defender made calling out teammates in the wake of Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to Real Salt Lake.
High stakes: If either team can gain three points from a win in this match, it will boost the winner’s playoff stock. The Timbers currently hold the last of the 10 playoff slots, with the Red Bulls one point back.