TUKWILA — So this must be how Peyton Manning felt up until about four weeks ago. Little brother, with half the skill and a 10th of the regular-season success, had bragging rights over his superstar sibling.
As Major League Soccer kicks off its season Sunday, the Sounders — who have boasted some of the most talented rosters the league has seen — is still without an MLS Cup. And yet the Portland Timbers have one.
To quote a young John McEnroe: “You cannot be serious!”
Portland is supposed to be the Ireland to our England, the San Diego to our L.