The Portland Timbers moved to 2-0-0 in the MLS is Back Tournament Group Play presented by Heineken with a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo, Saturday. Here are three key #StatMan takeaways from #PORvHOU.
2in2 For the second consecutive match, forward Jeremy Ebobisse delivered a goal for the Timbers. It is the second time in Ebobisse's career that the forward has scored in consecutive MLS matches.
1 Midfielder Eryk Williamson delivered the first assist of his Timbers career on Diego Valeri's goal. Last season playing in the United Soccer League, Williamson led T2 in assists with nine.
6 The Portland Timbers are the only team in the Western Conference to currently have six points in the MLS is Back Tournament. With the win over the Dynamo, Portland has earned a spot into the MLS is Back Tournament Knockout Stage presented by Audi.
