Minnesota United took down Portland on Wednesday. After penning the Timbers into their own end for long stretches, creating a bevy of quality chances, and playing steady if not flawless defense, the Loons came away with a 3-2 victory.
Let us rejoice!
But wait a minute, is this the same team that got outclassed by Real Salt Lake last weekend? A quick look down the score sheets reveals that Minnesota United used an identical line up twice in a five-day span, with very different outcomes.
The difference maker of course, was location.