Ethan Finlay’s late penalty proved to be the game winner for Minnesota United in today’s match with the Portland Timbers.
The Timbers can’t hold their heads too low, however, as they have a chance at redemption this coming Wednesday, August 7, when they play the Loons again; this time, in the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
“That was a tough game, I was saying, this has to be one of the most expensive assembled teams in MLS - they’ve got quality throughout,” Heath said. “Obviously, there’s still a long way to go but I do know how important the three points were today.