PORTLAND, Ore.- In the club's MLS home opener, the Portland Timbers defeated Houston Dynamo FC, 2-1, on Saturday night at Providence Park. Dairon Asprilla scored just six minutes into the match while Cristhian Paredes scored the game-winning goal in the second half.
Both Asprilla and Paredes scored their first goals since the 2019 season. Blake Bodily, Pablo Bonilla, Bill Tuiloma, and Felipe Mora all had assists, while Jeff Attinella, who was making the start for the injured Steve Clark, made three saves for his first win in more than two years. The victory moves the Timbers to 1-1-0 on the season.