Sunday, October 15, 2017

Timbers Thump DCU, Clinch Playoff Berth

At Portland, Oregon:

In Sunday Major League Soccer action, Sebastian Blanco scored twice (60', 86') while Diego Valeri (PK-45'+4) and Alvas Powell (50') each tallied once as the Portland Timbers locked up a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs after their 4-0 home demolition of DC United.

Goalkeeper Jeff Attinella made five saves to preserve the shutout.

The Timbers will wrap up their regular-season schedule with a home Cascadia Cup clash against the Vancouver Whitecaps at 1:00 PM Pacific Time (ROOT Sports Northwest).  A victory would give Portland the Western Conference regular-season title as well as the Cascadia Cup (for the first time in five years).

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