Samuel Armenteros’ four-game ascent may be one of the more remarkable in Portland Timbers’ history.
Four games ago, he came off the bench in San Jose to draw a foul against the Earthquakes, one that led to the game’s winning goal–a wonderstrike free kick from Diego Valeri. A week later, he played the pass to Sebastián Blanco that helped take a 1-0 derby victory over Seattle Sounders FC only to top that feat, a week later, with an MLS Goal of the Week effort that delivered three points against Los Angeles FC.