The “Big hearts, brass balls” era has given way to the “We need more guys finding ways to f***ing win games” era.
Up a man, up a goal entering the second half of a derby game is a good spot in which to find yourself. And it calls for one thing: A finishing blow.
The Timbers once again found a way to lose points on Sunday evening as they withered under the pressure of winning a game that any competent side would win going away.
Deep Cuts
Few things in sports are more frustrating than a team that snatches defeat from the jaws of victory.