After being the underdog in three consecutive playoff series, the Portland Timbers have reached MLS Cup final where, surprise, pundits are overwhelmingly picking the Timbers to lose — and lose badly — to Atlanta United. Bookies are currently setting the moneyline for a Timbers win at +600 and -220 for Atlanta. Apparently not learning the lessons from the Super Bowl, Atlanta’s owner, Arthur Blank, is already planning a championship parade.
But if you’re expecting the Timbers players or coaching staff to be concerned, you might be surprised that, while they’ll politely listen to your opinion, they just don’t really care.