Takeaways: Columbus Crew 2, Portland Timbers 2
It was a more rounded performance for Portland, but there’s still a lot of room to grow.
Losing and Learning
Some notes about losing to North Carolina and wanting to be better.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 2, LAFC 2
Some highlights from Portland’s (somewhat chaotic) 2-2 draw against LAFC.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 3, Sporting KC 3
The team was certainly relieved to stop accumulating losses.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 2, Vancouver Whitecaps 3
Those guys have a nag for shooting themselves in the foot, and they showed that outstanding ability again in this game.
Takeaways: Portland Thorns 2, Racing Louisville 2
The Thorns are off to their slowest start in franchise history.
Takeaways: Portland Thorns 0, NJ/NY Gotham 1
“I don’t think I could have asked for any more in terms of trying to win the game,” Thorns head coach Mike Norris said.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 1, Philadelphia Union 3
Some notes on the game and Jonathan Rodríguez’s Timbers debut.
Takeaways: KC Current 5, Portland Thorns 4
Five positive notes from the Thorns’ 2024 season opener.
Takeaways: Portland Timbers 0, Houston Dynamo 1
Despite the loss, the way the Timbers played can give the fans—and themselves—the assurance that this was just a stumbled stone on the road.