Portland Collected 3 Points at Home over the New York Red Bulls

Portland collected 3 points at home over the New York Red Bulls

Portland Timbers head coach, Phil Neville’s, opening remarks in the press conference after they defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-1 at home in Providence Park: “What I’ve just said to the team in there is that I think we can play miles better. I think our levels need to be better. I think the big thing is two things, really. If we go in at halftime 3-0 up, we win the game easily. We go in at 1-0, 1-0 is a really horrible scoreline in the second …

Portland Timbers Edge Red Bulls in Hard-Fought 2–1 Victory at Providence Park

By Adam LunaThe Portland Timbers claimed a valuable home win on Saturday night, defeating the New York Red Bulls 2–1 in a tense battle that saw both teams create chances but the hosts ultimately prove more clinical. Goals from Matías Rojas and Antony Alves Santos powered Portland past Emil Forsberg’s equalizer, ensuring the Timbers walked away with all three points.First Half: Timbers Strike FirstThe match opened with intensity, as both sides pu…