PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers defeated Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2-1 Sunday evening in the first game of their preseason tournament at Providence Park, presented by Old Trapper Beef Jerky. Portland was paced by a first-half penalty kick goal from Diego Valeri and a second half strike by Andy Polo.
Valeri's goal came after midfielder Sebastián Blanco played a ball up to a speeding Felipe Mora who was pulled down on the edge of the six-yard box. Referee Joe Dickerson immediately pointed to the spot and Valeri hammered his shot into the upper left corner of the goal and a 1-0 lead in the 34th minute.