The Portland Timbers suffered a 4-1 loss to rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Providence Park. Timbers Academy product Eric Izoita scored in his MLS debut.
Portland, Ore. – The Portland Timbers suffered a 4-1 loss to rival Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Providence Park.
The silver lining: Timbers Academy and Timbers2 product Eric Izoita, who was called up to the first team earlier in the day, made his MLS debut and scored in the 73rd minute.
Izoita was one of two Timbers making their debut on Saturday. New signing Alexander Aravena, who joined the team on Feb. 25, was in the Starting XI. The Timbers had several players out with injury.
Next up: the Timbers head to Texas for a matchup with Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday, March 14. Kickoff from Shell Energy Stadium is 5:30 p.m. (Pacific), with live broadcasts on Apple TV and 105.1 The Fan.
Stay tuned for stat and full recap.
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