PORTLAND, Ore. — The Seattle Sounders made the trip down I-5 to play the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Despite a good first hour and change, a late surge from the Timbers saw the hosts claim a 4-1 victory.
The first half was pretty even, with Portland taking more shots while Seattle created more danger. Léo Chú and Jordan Morris, playing on either wing, both routinely got into dangerous spots behind the fullbacks with teammates in support. Still, despite some close calls the two sides went into halftime tied 0-0.
From the beginning of the second half the vibe had changed as the Sounders fully turned the momentum in their favor.