The Portland Timbers and Minnesota United met on a cold night at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon to open the 2020 season. Thanks to goals from Kevin Molino and Luis Amarilla, Minnesota ran out comfortable victors in the second half, though there were plenty of chances for Portland to earn more than just a point.
Diego Valeri converted from the penalty spot for his first goal of the year after some smart play from Felipe Mora, but the equalizer was short-lived as United pulled away with two quickfire goals late on.
Here are five things we learned from the Timbers’ disappointing 3-1 defeat to Western rivals, Minnesota.