RSL has made a habit of playing well enough to win but not making it over the hump. Those games, however, happened early enough in the season that they weren’t much cause for concern.
But the loss to the Timbers felt a little different. So many chances created. So many great saves by Nick Rimando. A tactical change to the starting 11 designed to keep more possession that actually worked.
Just like earlier in the season, however, Real couldn’t take advantage of all the things that went right. But now, with so few games left in the regular season and so few points separating the current Western Conference playoff teams, every missed opportunity is magnified.