The world tuned in to to see a spectacle, and while the supporters groups lived up to expectations, more than a few people are bound to be disappointed with the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers settling for a 1-1 tie on Saturday in the first Cascadia Cup match of the MLS era. The Sounders grabbed the lead on a 53rd minute by Alvaro Fernandez, but the Timbers equalized in the 65th minute on a goal by Mamadou Danso.
Seattle Sounders Vs. Portland Timbers: An Unsatisfying 1-1 Tie
It was a match that the Sounders controlled, at least in the second half, but they were rarely able to threaten the goal after grabbing the initial lead. Fredy Montero twice hitting the side netting, first on a free kick at the end of the first half and then on a header just a few minutes after Fernandez's goal.
That inability to build on their lead, came back to bite the Sounders when the Timbers were awarded a free kick from about 30 yards out. Jack Jewsbury, arguably the most dangerous taker of set pieces in the league so far this year, sent a ball into the middle of the goal box. Danso, who stands 6-foot-3, was able to out jump the Sounders defenders and beat goalkeeper Kasey Keller to the ball. It was the eighth goal the Timbers have scored this year on a set piece and was the fourth assist for Jewsbury, all of which have come on set pieces.
The tie leaves both teams sitting on 14 points, but it was just the second point the Timbers have earned on the road this year. The Sounders have not won in their past three matches.
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