T2, Portland’s USL side, came through with a come-from-behind, 2-1 at Las Vegas Lights FC on Sunday night, meaning two of Portland’s professional soccer teams took steps forward this weekend: T2 taking another step toward a postseason appearance; and, with their own 2-1 win this weekend – on Saturday, at Providence Pack, over the Seattle Reign – Portland Thorns FC earning the right to defend their title in the NWSL’s 2018 Championship Game.
In light of those successes, it might be easy to overlook what happened to the Timbers on Saturday.