The Portland Timbers recorded an impressive 3-0 win over the Colorado Rapids last Saturday. Here are some thoughts and such about it:
Doing what you’re supposed to do
Sometimes, winning a soccer game really is as simple as all eleven players doing their job on the field. And On Saturday, we saw what happens when everyone on the field wearing green & gold what they’re supposed to.
Sebastian Blanco was his imperious and active self, and buried Portland’s first half penalty under pressure. Santiago Moreno, the man who earned said penalty, was a lively menace the entire game.