REDMOND, Wash. - Playing their third match as part of a four-match road swing, the Portland Timbers U-23s earned a 1-1 draw against Washington Crossfire on Friday night at Redmond High School.
Portland (0-3-3, 3pts) grabbed an early lead as a result of defensive pressure. Forward Tim Mueller created a turnover, winning the ball outside the box and setting up midfielder Eddie Sanchez for his first goal of the season in the third minute. Sanchez received the pass and placed a strike from close range inside the far post to make it 1-0 in favor of Portland.