Timbers Win Thrice More at MIB

By Sean McCaffery, August 15, 2020

Yes, collectively they took the title and the spot in the CCL of 2021, but they did just as well at the individual level as the charges of Giovanni Saverse brought home a trio of honors as well.

Andy Polo struck for the Goal of the Tournament, he bent it like Beckham facing NYCFC as in the 76', he sent it home, making the win certain during the quarters. This was his sole goal over the games and what a memorable one at that. He sent it far post, beating NYCFC & USMNT GK, Sean Johnson. It all began with his run passing his teammate, the geting the ball just outside the area, he darted to the inside and unleashed his shot destined for the back of the net.

The save of the Tournament was made by Steve Clark in their first game of these just completed games facing the Galaxy, a 2-1 Portland win, July 13. Yes he waited a month to see if this strong save would hold up as the best of the best over the 50+ games to come. New LA signing Chicarito hit a PK, his guess was true as he went left to deflect the try, the rebound was then struck by Sacha Kljestan and he was able to cover that as well, preserving the 0-0 scoreline at the time. This win kicked off the Timbers 7 games without a loss, culminating when they raised to cup.

See video of the goal and save alike on the Facebook page of Soccer Portland Magazine.

Further Portland's Sebastian Blanco was selected as the Player of the Tournament.

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