What a match that was. A resurgent D.C. United, buoyed by the prospects of a home-dominated run-in, led by a world star, and raring in the last-ditch race for the playoffs, dismantled one of the best in the West, making a clear statement of their intent for the season ahead
The Portland Timbers lost for the second occasion in just 17 games. They were undefeated in the first 15 of those 17 games. This was a shock. But it was not undeserved. D.C. were much the better team, especially in the second half, and carved open their visitors at will time and time again.