Overview

• Minnesota and Portland finished 1-1 at Allianz Field on Aug. 30 after Robin Lod scored in the 85th minute from a looping Wil Trapp pass.
• Portland went ahead in the 79th minute when Nicolás Romero deflected Antony’s shot into his own net after Dayne St. Clair’s initial save.
• St. Clair recorded six saves for Minnesota and James Pantemis had five for Portland in a match defined by strong goalkeeping.
• Minnesota moved to 14-6-9 (51 points) to clinch an MLS Cup Playoff berth, while Portland sits at 10-9-9 (39 points) in sixth place and is winless in four straight.
• The Timbers outshot the Loons 18-10 and held about 56% possession, yet the teams split the points.