The Portland Timbers got their biggest ever away win at Seattle, with a 3-0 win against the Sounders. Goals from Jaroslaw Niezgoda, Santiago Moreno and Dairon Asprilla helped push Portland into a five-game unbeaten run. They’re now level on points in the West.<\/p>\n
Seattle makes a few changes to the team that defeated Toronto 2-0.<\/a> Raul Ruidiaz is back in the starting lineup at striker. Albert Rusnak and Kellyn Rowe are also back in the fold. Jordan Morris and Nicolas Lodeiro are also in attack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For Portland<\/a>, they too make some tweaks. The Chara brothers start, as Yimmi replaces Dairon Asprilla. Jaroslaw Niezgoda leads the line, along with Sebastian Blanco and Santiago Moreno.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sounders lineup (4-2-3-1):<\/strong> Stefan Frei; Nouhou Tolo, Jackson Ragen, Yeimar Andrade, Alex Roldan; Albert Rusnak, Kellyn Rowe; Jordan Morris, (C) Nicolas Lodeiro, Cristian Roldan; Raul Ruidiaz<\/p>\n Seattle subs:<\/strong> Stefan Cleveland, Abdoulaye Cissoko, Leo Chu, Joshua Atencio, Jimmu Medranda, Danny Leyva, Will Bruin, Fredy Montero, Dylan Teves<\/p>\n Timbers lineup (4-2-3-1):<\/strong> Aljaz Ivacic; Claudio Bravo, Dario Zuparic, Larrys Mabiala, Jose Van Rankin; (C) Diego Chara, Eryk Williamson; Yimmi Chara, Sebastian Blanco, Santiago Moreno; Jaroslaw Niezgoda\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Portland subs:<\/strong> David Bingham, Zac McGraw, Pablo Bonilla, Bill Tuiloma, David Ayala, Cristhian Paredes, Marvin Loria, Felipe Mora, Dairon Asprilla<\/p>\n The pre-game celebrations were in full effect as Seattle raised their CCL Champions banner. And also, showcased their CCL Champions badges on their jerseys. Sounders also started the better and should’ve taken the early lead. Both Ivacic and Bravo made wonderful close range saves.<\/p>\n But soon thereafter, Portland scored the opening goal. From a beautiful cross by Blanco, Niezgoda got his header past Frei for the 1-0 lead. His fourth goal in his last four games, and seventh league tally overall. Against the run of play.<\/p>\n 24' GOAL TIMBERS!! Jaroslaw Niezgoda gives the visitors the lead! A beautiful cross by Blanco onto the back post, and the Polish forward heads Portland in front! 4 goals in his last 4 matches, his 7th of the season!pic.twitter.com\/dLOvT9oOls<\/a>#Sounders<\/a> | 0-1 | #RCTID<\/a> #MLS<\/a> #LWOS<\/a><\/p>\n — Last Word on Soccer (@LastWordSC) July 9, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nFirst Half: Jaroslaw Niezgoda gives Portland the lead<\/h3>\n
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