The Portland Timbers finally play at home today when, after more than half a year’s wait, they will host league-leading Los Angeles FC in a match that will set the tone for the rest of their season.
Facing off against Bob Bradley’s record-pacing, wrecking ball of a team, the Timbers will need to put in a strong effort if they want to come away with all three points. Thankfully, after a shoddy start to the season epitomized by the side’s 4-1 shellacking at the hands of LAFC back in March, the Timbers have built themselves into a team that — despite still sitting below the playoff line — seem much more coherent and purposeful than they did three months ago.