The Portland Timbers did not start the 2020 MLS season the way they wanted. They played host to Minnesota United in their first match and allowed three goals. The Timbers’ Diego Valeri added a consolation goal from the penalty spot, but it was not the start Portland had hoped for.
In their second match, they welcomed newbies Nashville SC to Providence Park. Again, Diego Valeri got on the score sheet, and this time, one goal was enough to secure the three points. But the entire league was shut down by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Timbers would have to wait another 127 days before stepping on the pitch again to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy.