Now that the Portland Timbers have won the MLS Cup, the next stage of being a powerhouse sports franchise is about to become a reality: Bandwagon fans.
Greetings, soccer newbies.
If you watch "The Simpsons" or just got bored with rooting the Seattle Seahawks after they didn't make the Super Bowl, you know that bandwagoning is part of a rich – if not always respected -- sporting tradition.
Now that you've decided to follow the Timbers in the afterglow of their championship season (we're assuming you've already picked up your official No Pity scarf), we'd like to offer up a little history lesson.