The Portland Timbers (8-9-8, 32 points) trained Tuesday as they began their preparations for Sunday's rivalry game against the Seattle Sounders (8-12-3, 27 points) on the road.

The Timbers are currently sitting just one point above the red line in playoff position with nine games left in the regular season. Portland has yet to win a game on the road this year, but will play five of its final nine games away from home and desperately needs to pick up some victories on the road.

On Tuesday, the media spoke with Timbers coach Caleb Porter about Sunday's game at Seattle. Here are the key points that came out of the interview:

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