The Portland Timbers finished last season on top of the MLS world. Taking home their first MLS Cup was pure satisfaction for their strong fan base.
This season has seen the Timbers struggle to find consistency. These struggles have kept them on the bottom half of the standings in the competitive Western Conference. With every game and point gained or lost becoming even more important, Portland may have to figure out how to defend without their biggest scoring threat.
Fanendo Adi is a big threat in every meaning of the word big. He has great skill, excellent shot and his imposing size is nearly impossible for defenses to contain.