FRISCO, Texas – Diego Valeri scored a brace and the 10-man Portland Timbers defeated FC Dallas 2-1 Wednesday evening at Toyota Stadium in the Knockout Round of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Forward Jeremy Ebobisse earned an assist and goalkeeper Jeff Attinella made five saves for the visitors.
With the victory, the Timbers advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against either Sporting Kansas City or Seattle Sounders FC, pending results later this week. The first match of the two-legged match-up will be Nov. 4 at Providence Park.