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#StatMan Three | Timbers defense shuts down Sporting in first leg

In the first leg of the Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Championship, the Portland Timbers shut out Sporting Kansas City in a 0-0 draw Sunday at Providence Park. Here are three key #StatMan takeaways from #PORvSKC.

2 For the second time as a Timbers player, goalkeeper Jeff Attinella delivered a clean sheet in the MLS Cup Playoffs. Attinella is the second Timbers goalkeeper in all eras of the club to have multiple career shutouts (Josh Wicks).

7 Diego Valeri was credited with seven chances created in the match, which is the second-most chances created by a Timbers player in an MLS playoff game.