The Portland Timbers shocked the globe by winning their first ever MLS Cup on Sunday, after just five years of play in Major League Soccer. The Timbers were able to get the job done on the road at Mapfre Stadium by beating the Eastern Conference champion Columbus Crew, 2-1.
While Portland impressed on the pitch, the real fun started after the match, when the team returned to their dressing room. With the league’s most prestigious trophy decorated in green and gold, the Timbers’ held nothing back, fully embracing the moment.
Portland opened the scoring on Sunday night when Diego Valeri found the back of the net quicker than anyone else in MLS Cup history.