The Portland Timbers drew the New England Revolution in a wet and wild opener to the 2022 MLS season. The Revs twice took a one goal advantage via Brandon Bye and Sebastian Lletget, but the Timbers battled back thanks to goals from Darion Asprilla and Yimmi Chara- the latter of which was a very early contender for goal of the year.
As it was the last time the Timbers played an MLS game in MLS Cup, it was rainy and cold day in the Rose City. Wind and water drenched Providence Park well before kickoff, and the stadium was slow to fill as kickoff approached.