The reminder of Sporting Kansas City’s recent playoff history is forever present here in Portland, both in memory and in tangible form.
Behind the grandstand at Providence Park sits a collection of craft beer in a concession stand dubbed “Double Post Bar.” It’s a reference to Portland’s 2015 knockout victory against Sporting, one of a handful of the latter club’s excruciating conclusions in the past four years.
On Sunday, Sporting KC moved one step closer to changing its recent narrative.
Sporting KC played Portland to a 0-0 draw in the opening leg of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday inside the Timbers’ home venue.