One simple message.

Portland’s captain, Diego Valeri, prepares for battle.

Aaronson lacked the finishing touch, but put in work defensively.

Michee Ngalina looks on before getting some first team minutes.

El Maestro pulling the strings for Portland.

MLS newcomer Brian Fernández bags his second goal in as many games.

Jack Elliot sends the ball up field.

Union dominated possession but Portland kept pressing for a second goal.

And it came.

Fernández gets his brace.

Fabinho encouraging the boys to keep their energy up.

No smile for Curtin heading into the locker room.

Kacper the friendly striker gets a goal back early in the second half. Game on.

Gaddis looks to get forward.

Agonizingly close to an equalizer.

Steve Clarke produced a number of great saves to deny the Union.

The post did its part in keeping them out, too.

Name that Union player.

Heading one back across goal.

Time wasting? Maybe.

Jumpman, jumpman.

Getting closer.

Clark comes up big once more.