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Valeri gives Timbers star power needed to push past FC Dallas

The former MLS MVP helped his team get into the Western Conference semifinals, with his experience standing in contrast to an FCD team without a star

The Portland Timbers are into the Western Conference semifinals, thanks in no small part to Diego Valeri.

The Argentine playmaker scored a gorgeous free kick to give his side the lead in the first half and capped things off with a precise shot from the top of the box to give the Timbers a 2-1 win over FC Dallas in Wednesday's knockout round match.

The 2017 MLS MVP had a dip in form this season.