The Portland Timbers fought Real Salt Lake to a scoreless draw on Saturday night at Providence Park, in a game that was marked by offensive inefficiency from the home side.
With Diego Chara out and Jaroslaw Niezgoda hampered due to minor injuries, the Timbers fielded an adjusted lineup. Eryk Williamson got his first start of the season, and first since tearing his ACL last season. Yimmi Chara started the game as a false nine, trying to lead the line the best he could.
The first half was a cagey affair, with Real Salt Lake sitting their lines deeper and daring the Timbers to try to break them down.