
Takeaways: Vancouver Whitecaps 1, Portland Timbers 1
Portland didn’t do themselves a favor by getting a draw against Vancouver.
Portland didn’t do themselves a favor by getting a draw against Vancouver.
What is head-scratching about this result is that the Timbers recently trashed the Rapids in the Leagues Cup.
Portland has always been all about the culture, and it’s good to see that they’re getting that back little by little.
The Timbers hung with the LA Galaxy until the end, but it ultimately wasn’t enough.
“I’m really pleased,” said Timbers head coach Phil Neville. “I think it was our most complete performance of the season.”
It was one of the most complete performances Portland has put together all season.
The Olympic break can’t come soon enough for this team.
“”I’m leaving happy, and my heart is happy,” Asprilla said.
Even though the overall team performance wasn’t convincing, the Timbers got the three points.
It was a better defensive showing from the Timbers, but there’s still work to be done.