Official Site of the Timbers · Aug 2, 2020
Team effort contributes to plan and Timbers win over NYC: "Everyone really contributed"
ORLANDO, Fla. – There was a stretch on Saturday night when the nightmare was in view – when the Portland Timbers, having conceded the first goal of their quarterfinal match against New York City FC in the MLS Is Back Tournament Knockout Stage presented by Audi, and were both trailing on the scoreboard and struggling to control play. For Diego Chara’s 300th all-competition appearance, it wasn’t supposed to be like this.
This was supposed to be a celebration of a man who never wants to be celebrated, a night to put center stage a player who prefers to stay in the chorus. It was supposed to be a win for one of the Timbers’ talismans. Instead, an early goal had brought elimination into view.