For the first time in 2018, the Forecast returns after the Portland Timbers claimed a win! It was also, as perhaps you’re aware, the Timbers’ first home match. Coincidence? Probably not!
That said, the 3-2 result over Minnesota United was nervier than it needed to be, as the Timbers hit the woodwork multiple times, had goals called back for offside (one for and one against), and gave up a beauty of an own goal courtesy of Bill Tuiloma. PTFC took the lead midway through the first half on the back of an outstanding run by Alvas Powell, which he finished with aplomb. That lead doubled minutes later, and this time it was Powell providing service to Diego Valeri’s near post run. In the second…
