Tonight, the Portland Timbers will face off against Real Salt Lake, and that sentence alone probably generates at least a little anxiety. There’s probably a few reasons for that (playing on only two days of rest and a suspiciously good run of form), but I’m venturing to guess the main reason for any uneasiness going into tonight’s match is because of what happened last time.
Last time these two teams played it ended a draw, but it really felt more like a loss for the Timbers. They led 4-2 going into extra time only to give up two goals in rapid succession, leading to a 4-4 draw and dropping to points from their total in the standings.