PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers picked up a very important three points in their 1-0 win over the Colorado Rapids Sunday night.
And while the win was huge for the team’s push to make the Audi 2016 MLS Cup Playoffs, Timbers midfielder Jack Jewsbury was taking particular note to remember it all. The veteran of over 350 career MLS games was playing in his final regular-season home match for the club, having announced earlier this fall that he would be retiring after the season.
There was a huge roar from the crowd as he was announced to the starting XI, he was given the honor of wearing the captain’s armband on the day, he addressed the Providence Park crowd briefly in a pregame ceremony where he thanked the supporters, and he was active throughout the match, creating five chances on the night—tying a career high with the team.