After a strong start, Columbus Crew SC couldn’t handle the Portland Timbers and will return home with a 3-2 setback to the Western Conference opponents on its record. The Black & Gold saved the legs of some key players for Saturday’s match against the Colorado Rapids and it paid the price with a road loss in Oregon.
Here is how each Black & Gold player performed in the game:
Zack Steffen (5.5) – The U.S. National Team goalkeeper made an uncommon bad decision and decided to leave his spot too early, leaving the goal open for Andy Polo to score Portland’s second goal.