Timbers lean on their defense to post a shutout tie at Austin

Timbers lean on their defense to post a shutout tie at Austin

The Portland Timbers came into Austin playing their best soccer of the season and bracing to face one of the hottest teams in the MLS. And while after 90 minutes the Timbers failed to score a goal, they’ll be more than happy to take the result.

The Timbers will take a tie in Texas

Craig Mitchelldyer photo/Portland TimbersDavid Ayala knew the fight the Portland Timbers were in for.Austin FC doesn’t score much, but it’s among the league’s best at keeping the ball out of its own net. It’s the catalyst to a three-match unbeaten streak it brought into Saturday’s game against the Timbers.Portland had scored six goals while winning its last two games, but this was also a club settling into a retooled attack, playing on the road,…

The Portland Timbers are showing off their defense, by sharing the spoils against Austin FC on the road

When the Portland Timbers visited Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, they were playing some of their best football against one of the hottest teams in Major League Soccer. Despite this, the Timbers couldn’t capitalize and score a goal. In the end, the 0-0 draw was a welcome outcome for the Green and Gold. The Portland Timbers, with a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses (11 points), faced a rejuvenated Austin FC, who have a record of 4 wins, 2 draws, a…