The Portland Timbers have struggled without Sebastian Blanco this year. It was like driving a car with a shoddy engine. Sure, it looks the same on the outside, but it’s not the same on the inside. We know the car can go fast, but it’s missing that key piece, and it’s holding them back.
Well now, the car has its full-fledged engine back. Sebastian Blanco is regularly contributing and starting in a now ascendant Portland Timbers team. But just like when you have a car that gets revived, it’s going to take a bit to ramp up to full throttle.