The last time the Seattle Sounders lost, it was to the Portland Timbers – a historic, 3-2 win for the current Cascadia Cup holders which, in light of what’s happened since that June 30 meeting, seems like ages ago. Back then, the Sounders were mired in what’s become their traditional, early-season slump, one that’s only augured good fortune during the last two postseasons.
For the Timbers, with a little bit of hindsight, the result looks like the apex of what was a record-tying, unbeaten run. The 12th of 15 in the Timbers’ franchise-record, unbeaten run, June’s match at CenturyLink Field marked the first time Portland had won in Seattle during the teams’ MLS regular-season history.