The Portland Timbers knocked off the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union, 3-1, Saturday night at Talen Energy Stadium. Here are three key #StatMan takeaways from #PHIvPOR.
2 In his first start for the Timbers, Brian Fernandez notched a brace, scoring two first-half goals. Fernandez is the first Timbers player to have multiple goals in their first start for the club.
7 After helping catapult a lethal counter attack for Portland's second goal, Diego Valeri is up to seven assists this season, second-most in MLS. Valeri has seven or more assists in all seven of his MLS seasons.