For the first time in a long time the home team has won a game between the Seattle Sounders and the Portland Timbers. It seemed like this game might be the moment that the Sounders start to turn things around when Yeimar gave the team an early lead, but Portland claimed a 2-1 win with goals on either side of halftime.
First, a decidedly questionable penalty was called on Yeimar in the 41st minute when Eryk Williamson dove into him as the defender tried to move out of his way. Dairon Asprilla, who comes to life exclusively in games against Seattle, stepped up to the spot and sent Stefan Frei the wrong way as he slotted it home to level the score.