The entire year of 2020 has put sports in perspective. Why should this weekend be any different?
Two days before they are scheduled to leave for a game in Los Angeles – and one day after their sibling club, Portland Thorns FC, had a home game rescheduled because of Northwest Oregon’s unhealthy air quality – the Portland Timbers conducted their typical preview press conference, where Sunday’s match against Los Angeles FC (8pm PT, ROOT SPORTS) was a second thought.
“Our hearts are going out to all the people evacuating, and the damage,” goalkeeper Steve Clark said, providing the day’s first thoughts.