The Portland Timbers beat Phoenix Rising 3-1 on Saturday in a preseason scrimmage. The Timbers starting lineup was made up of Dairon Asprilla, Jeff Attinella, Pablo Bonilla, Jeremy Ebobisse, Tega Ikoba, Zac McGraw, Christhian Paredes, Trialist 1, Trialist 2, Bill Tuiloma and Renzo Zambrano.
The Timbers started strong thanks to the efforts of Ikoba. He had a shot from a tight angle to start the match before opening the scoring in the 17th minute. Bonilla provided the assist that sent Ikoba in on goal.
Phoenix responded in the 34th minute to tie the match, with the first half ending 1-1.