Despite being down a man for the majority of the second half, the Portland Timbers kicked off their Audi 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs campaign by defeating FC Dallas 2-1 in the Knockout Round Wednesday night at Toyota Stadium.
2 With a goal in each half, Diego Valeri became the first Timbers player to score a brace in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Valeri is also just the second Timbers player in all eras of the club to score a playoff brace, joining Brian Farber in 2009.
4 The victory was the fourth road win secured by the Timbers in their MLS Cup Playoffs history.