PORTLAND, Ore. — For Portland Timbers coach Giovanni Savarese, whether it's a win or a loss, his outlook is the same: the previous game is in the past and the only game that matters is the next one.
"We believe in ourselves," Savarese said following a 2-1 win over LAFC on Saturday. “It’s just a growth, game by game. We have to continue to work. There are more areas that we need to improve. There are more areas where we need to become better. One step at a time and the guys are doing a great job.