Las Vegas Lights play third match at Portland Timbers 2

By Bill Bradley

Las Vegas Review-Journal

6 years ago

Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Thomas Olsen (1) catches the ball during the second half of a United Soccer League match at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Caroline Brehman/La ... — Las Vegas Lights FC goalkeeper Thomas Olsen (1) catches the ball during the second half of a United Soccer League match at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Saturday, March 9, 2019. (Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @carolinebrehman

■ Who: Lights FC (0-1-1) at Portland Timbers 2 (1-0-1)

■ What: USL regular-season match

■ When: 7 p.m. Saturday

■ Where: Merlo Field, Portland, Oregon

■ TV: KVCW-DT (Channel 12). Streaming: ESPN+. Radio: Spanish only, KENO (1460 AM)

■ Lights FC outlook: The Lights are not only attempting to win their first match, they also are trying to find their offense. They are coming off a 2-1 loss at OKC Energy FC in Oklahoma City. The Lights have scored one goal in two matches, a score by Javan Torre in the loss to OKC on Saturday. They lost despite owning the ball 55 percent of the match and outshooting OKC 15-8.

■ Timbers 2 outlook: Their offense has been much more productive in two matches, scoring four goals. They are coming off a 3-1 victory over San Antonio FC on Saturday. Modou Jadama and Todd Wharton have scored two goals each this season.