On a (surprise, surprise) rainy night in Portland, Minnesota United faced off against the Timbers in that team’s home opener. After five matches on the road and no wins, the Timbers were hungry for a victory and there is no better place in MLS for them to get off the schneid than Providence Park. The Loons conceded two goals early and mounted a spirited comeback before ultimately coming up short 3-2.
“I thought there was something there for us,” said Head Coach Adrian Heath. “Thought we were far and away the better team in the second half and large portions of the first.