Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake: Time, TV schedule, online streaming

Real Salt Lakes takes on defending MLS Cup winners Portland Timbers today, and it's certain to be an exciting, engaging match.

Coming directly off that 2-1 win over Seattle with that late goal that made us drool, RSL certainly has momentum on their side — which doesn't mention the CCL build-up that pushed the team's preparations into overdrive to start the season.

Portland, on the other hand, lost 2-1 to San Jose Earthquakes in their last match, and they'll be looking for a bit of a snap back into form.

How to watch

Time: 8:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight, 7:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight

Where: Providence Park; Portland, Oregon

Live stream: MLS Live (subscription)

TV: KMYU (2.2 over-the-air; 12 satellite; 643 Comcast HD)

Radio, English: 105.1 FM (not ESPN 700)

Radio, Spanish: 102.3 La Gran D FM / 1600 AM

Injury and absence news

• Javier Morales has been in full training for most of the week after missing last week's 2-1 win over Seattle Sounders
• Jamison Olave didn't train fully on Thursday, but he did travel to Portland — but he's unlikely to start, giving Justen Glad his first starting chance of 2016
• Demar Phillips returns to availability after a 25th minute red card against Orlando City SC two weeks ago, but smart money is on Chris Wingert retaining his starting position
• Olmes Garcia has sustained a sprained ankle and hasn't been in full training this week, potentially leaving a bench position open
• Potential substitutes Boyd Okwuonu is out with a concussion and Phanuel Kavita is out with an MCL injury