After three consecutive away matches, the Portland Timbers returned to action at Providence Park with a crazy 7-2 win against Sporting Kansas City that saw both sides finish with 10 men.
After a first-half header from Bill Tuiloma, the floodgates opened in the second period, with Sebastian Blanco scoring a brace before assisting Nathan’s first two goal for the club. Marvin Loria and Santiago Moreno would both score after Johnny Russell and Marianos Tzionis pulled two goals back for SKC in what was the Timbers’ most dominant attacking display of the season.
The match saw the return of Aljaz Ivacic, Blanco, and Diego Chara to the starting lineup after injuries, and Dairon Asprilla was restored to the bench after clearing the MLS Health and Safety Protocols.