Across MLS it was hard to tell that this weekend was opening weekend. Games were, by and large, far better than the typical Week 1, with standout performances from Columbus, Houston, and NYCFC.
As for the Timbers? Yikes. They looked every bit of Week 1. This team has some work to do.
Let’s cruise.
Deep Cuts
Some days being a centerback is harder than others. I would guess, though, that Sunday was among the more difficult in the long careers of Liam Ridgewell and Larrys Mabiala.
Why? Everything around them was an adventure.