The Portland Timbers emerge from Group F as the winners after fighting LAFC to a draw, and now it’s time for the Round of 16. The Timbers have looked increasingly better as this tournament has worn on, and I think they should be able to take care of FC Cincinnati, though the team from Ohio has looked good enough to emerge from their group as well.
The winner of tonight’s match has a date with New York City FC on August 1st. Some other good news from the tournament is that the Sounders fell last night to Los Angeles FC 4-1, and are out of the tournament.