34 Matches.
And now MLS Cup Final.
The Portland Timbers at one point were given roughly the same odds as a snowball’s survival south of heaven of even reaching MLS Cup. But we’re here now, and how exactly did we get here? By grinding the season out, a long unbeaten run, and some bailing wire and some bubble gum (kidding). The Portland Timbers now find themselves on the cusp of a second MLS Cup in four years time after being a lowly 5th seed heading into the playoffs.
This team has guts and determination like I haven’t seen before and I think that’s reflection of the team’s first year coach Giovanni Savarese.