A big weekend for Puget Sound soccer as Sounders head to Portland, Reign head to Orlando and Defiance head to Monarchs. Stories in Links today include the first ever wave of free agency for the NWSL (there’s a dispute) and the local D1 men’s soccer sides starting both collecting wins.
MLS
Odds, numbers, and Portland’s fight for the playoffs - Stumptown Footy
Analytics gives the Timbers a 14% chance to make the playoffs. Let’s talk about why, and how Portland can beat the odds.
Player Grades: Portland Timbers 1-4 Sporting KC - Stumptown Footy
It was a disappointing performance from the Timbers, given the tight race for those final playoff spots in the Western Conference.