FRISCO, Texas - Despite an early first half goal from Diego Valeri, the Portland Timbers fell 2-1 to FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium Wednesday night in Frisco, Texas.
Portland got on the board early in the game in the third minute when midfielder Darren Mattocks' hard work on the wing freed him up to make a cross into the mixer. Dallas looked to have controlled it but Lucas Melano pressed high to win it back, control and then spy an open Diego Valeri.