We aren’t exactly clear what the plan was during the 0-0 draw. Sporting Kansas City appeared to come out and try to take the attack to the Portland Timbers, but it didn’t exactly go as planned. Here are a few quick thoughts from the game.
Besler was exactly where he was supposed to be all night long. He had nine of the teams 26 clearances. He had an interception, six recoveries and two blocks. Looking beyond the stats, he was just where he was supposed to be all the time. He also was a key cog in moving the ball into attacking space.