This article is becoming an all too familiar one to write. The Portland Timbers once again played a great match — only for it to not matter because they dropped two points by allowing yet another goal in extra time. Once again, the Timbers are coming out of a 1-1 draw — this time against the Seattle Sounders — feeling like it’s more of a loss than a tie. Add it to the list of disappointing results that Portland has allowed this season.
Having that tie come against the Sounders makes it all the more sour for a couple reasons: First, it’s the Sounders, and there are few things more frustrating than not getting the preferred result against your rivals.