The Seattle Sounders put on an efficiency clinic in their 6-2 win over Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers Sunday night at Providence Park. Sunday was the 113th all-time match between Portland and Seattle with the rivalry dating back to 1975 when both clubs participated in the North American Soccer League. The Sounder’s six goals against the Timbers are the most Portland has allowed at home since 1975.
FAST START
The Timbers as expected started out on the front foot using the electric energy created by the home fans. Portland had the run of play for the first 10 minutes using its left side to attack the Sounders right side.
The Sounders were able to sustain the pressure with tight marking and quick outlet passes from the backline to the middle of the field then out to the wings. That is exactly how the Sounders scored the game’s first goal. To be quite frank once the Sounders started scoring they could not stop.
Sounders celebrate after another goal (credit Mike Fiechtner/ Sounders FC Communication) 
Stefan Cleveland makes heart stopping save ( credit Mike Fiechtner/ Sounders Fc Communication) 
Sounders forward Raul Ruidiaz smirks after scoring against Timbers. (credit Mike Fiechtner/Sounders FC Communications) 
Sounders Nations has a field day at Portland (credit Mike Fiechtner/ Sounders FC Communication) 
Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer waves to the crowd after his teams impressive win at Portland (credit Mike Fiechtner/ Sounders FC Communications) 
Sounders celebrate after scoring another goal ( credit Mike Fiechtner/ Sounders Fc Communcations)
UP LINE UPS AND GAME NOTES
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