Welcome back to the Forecast for a mid-week match!
On Saturday, the Portland Timbers ran roughshod over a depleted Houston Dynamo side to the tune of four goals to nil. Brian Fernandez had his eighth goal across six games (all competitions), and Diego Valeri earned Player of the Week honors after burying a PK and assisting on the three other goals. On top of that, Marvin Loria made his MLS debut and grabbed a Goal of the Week nomination with his efforts. For the last goal, Jeremy Ebobisse got back on the score sheet with a shot that might have earned a Goal of the Week nomination if only it hadn’t been outshone by Loria’s effort.