TUCSON, Ariz. – The Portland Timbers concluded a successful two-week training camp in Tucson, Ariz. with their fourth preseason match at the Kino Sports Complex on Thursday morning. Forward Lucas Melano tallied the only goal just 30 seconds into the match in a 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake.
Utilizing 22 different players again in Thursday’s match, the Timbers first group included midfielder Darlington Nagbe, who made his first appearance with Portland in the preseason after joining the club following January training camp with the U.S. Men’s National Team.