In a cagey but entertaining affair on this slimmed-down Week of MLS action, the dismayed Portland Timbers, coming off two weeks of reflection after their four-goal thrashing thanks to the New York Red Bulls, travelled to FC Dallas, a team buoyed by a Seattle Sounders win in which their attack purred and a typically quick start to the season.
The goals came from Roland Lamah and Sebastian Blanco — two long-range, left-footed efforts that arrowed into their respective corners — and the shares were spoiled.
Here are three things we learned from the 1-1 draw.