TUCSON, Ariz. – In the third of four preseason matches during their two-week camp in Tucson, Ariz., the Portland Timbers received a second-half brace from forward Jack McInerney in a 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC before 3,112 fans Saturday night at the Kino Sports Complex.
Continuing their preseason build-up in their third match, the majority of the Timbers first group saw 60 minutes for the first time in Saturday’s match, while a total of 22 players saw action on the field for Portland. With the Timbers fielding the same starting XI as the previous game against Houston, Saturday’s match marked the third straight game Portland held its opponent scoreless in the first half during the preseason.