Analysis and Player Ratings: Timbers 2-1 Union
Philadelphia Union became too narrow and too stretched, but they still had chances to take points in a difficult environment in Portland.
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Quick Reference
Union v Timbers quick reference
Get up to snuff with the Union-Timbers series history. We’ve got highlights from our match reports and analysis, video highlights, match stats, and more.
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