Despite everything that’s happened in 2020, it’s been a pretty good year for Portland soccer. Portland Thorns FC just won the Verizon Community Shield after going unbeaten during the Fall Classic. The Portland Timbers won the MLS is Back Tournament just a couple months before that. And now, the Timbers sit at second in the Western Conference standings after going unbeaten in their last five matches. Even with the setbacks (Blanco’s ACL tear, a disappointing Challenge Cup, etc.), it’s been okay for Rose City.
Portland now faces off against the team where their latest run of good form began: The San Jose Earthquakes are coming to Providence Park tonight.