PORTLAND — Soccer is best when united.
Among hated rivals on Friday, examples were everywhere around Providence Park between the Portland Timbers and Sounders FC.
It began with the players posing together for a pregame photo, holding a pennant with the phrase “Anti-fascist, Anti-Racist.” The statement was solidarity by the clubs to their supporters groups, who are protesting MLS’ policies regarding signage at its stadiums.
Then the Sounders, playing forward Jordan Morris and midfielder Cristian Roldan on opposite wings for the first time this season, played a more unified game together, resulting in a 2-1 win.