For the first time in the MLS regular season, Portland Timberswill welcome DC Unitedto Providence Park for a matchday two encounter on Saturday, with both sides aiming to continue their perfect start to the new season.
The hosts thrashed Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their opening game, while the visitors beat the New England Revolution 3-1 powered by a Christian Benteke hat-trick.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Portland Timbers vs DC United kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, March 2, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:30 pm ET/7:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Providence Park |
The MLS match between Portland Timbers and DC United will be played at Providence Park on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with kick-off at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT for fans in the US.
How to watch Portland Timbers vs DC United online - TV channels & live streams
 | Apple TV | Watch here |
The match will be shown live on Apple TV in the US. Match highlights will be available on the platform after the game and live updates can be found here on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Portland Timbers team news
Portland Timbers have a lengthy injury list, with Claudio Bravo (tendon surgery), Marvin Loria (knee surgery), and Felipe Mora (toe) all occupying space in the treatment room.
Evander was forced to leave training due to calf discomfort, after a left foot injury earlier in the week. David Ayala has also skipped training and is doubtful.
Portland Timbers possible XI: Pantemis; Mosquera, McGraw, K. Miller, E. Miller; Paredes, Chara; Moreno, Williamson, Alves; Asprilla
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Crépeau, Ivačič, Pantemis, Muse |
| Defenders: | Araujo, Miller, Mosquera, Bravo, Župarić, McGraw, Mabiala, Miller |
| Midfielders: | Evander, Moreno, Ayala, Paredes, Chará, Alves, Loría, Williamson |
| Forwards: | Mora, Asprilla, Fogaça, Ikoba |
DC United team news
DC United will have to make do without the services of Garrison Tubbs and Jacob Murrell, with both missing through thigh injuries.
Russell Canouse (ankle), Steve Birnbaum (knee), and Tyler Miller (shoulder) are also ruled out for the upcoming game due to respective injury issues.
Jared Stroud is questionable after picking up a slight knock in the last game, while Mohamed Jeahze is on his way out to Hammarby.
DC United possible XI: Bono; Herrera, Bartlett, McVey, Santos; Klich, Peltola; Hopkins, Ku-DiPietro, Pirani; Benteke
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bono, Miller, Zamudio, Crockford |
| Defenders: | Jeahze, McVey, Peltola, Birnbaum, Bartlett, Sargis, Tubbs, Antley |
| Midfielders: | Klich, Pirani, Rodríguez, Herrera, Santos, Ku-DiPietro, Hopkins, Stroud, Garay, Canouse |
| Forwards: | Benteke, Dájome, Murrell |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/24 | Portland Timbers 0-0 DC United | MLS |
| 16/09/19 | Portland Timbers 0-0 DC United | MLS |
| 16/08/18 | DC United 4-4 Portland Timbers | MLS |
| 16/10/17 | Portland Timbers 4-0 DC United | MLS |
| 14/08/16 | DC United 2-0 Portland Timbers | MLS |
| 28/05/15 | Portland Timbers 1-0 DC United | MLS |