Toronto FC was unable to claw out a point in Portland to end what was an otherwise successful season-opening road trip.
That's the way of the road, as they say. Toronto FC battled hard, but ultimately fell 2-1 to the Portland Timber in their final game of an eight-game road trip to start the 2016 MLS season.
Diego Valeri dealt the final blow: a looping free kick in the 74th minute that gave his side the victory. It was just the second time this year that the club has allowed a second-half goal.
Toronto's backline, which has been one of the league's best so far this season, was unlocked early by Portland.