Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Head Coach Phil Neville of Portland Timbers directs his team during the second half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers celebrates following the team’s victory against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Ariel Lassiter #7 of the Portland Timbers celebrates following the team’s victory against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Diego Chara #21 of Portland Timbers applauds the fans after the MLS match against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Kristoffer Velde #99 of Portland Timbers runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Andres Herrera #2 of Columbus Crew during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Phil Neville and owner Merritt Paulson of the Portland Timbers celebrate after a 3-2 victory against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Max Arfsten #27 of Columbus Crew looks on during warmups prior to the against the Portland Timbers during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers scores his team's first goal past Patrick Schulte #28 of Columbus Crew during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers scores his team's first goal past Patrick Schulte #28 of Columbus Crew during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Ariel Lassiter #7 of the Portland Timbers celebrates following the team’s victory against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Brandon Bye #5 of Portland Timbers controls the ball against Daniel Gazdag #8 of Columbus Crew during the second half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Max Arfsten #27 of Columbus Crew battles for possession with Brandon Bye #5 of Portland Timbers during the second half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Antony Alves Santos #11 of Portland Timbers celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Sekou Bangoura #17 of Columbus Crew battles for possession with Diego Chara #21 of Portland Timbersduring the second half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Diego Rossi #10 of Columbus Crew celebrates scoring his team's second goal with during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Diego Rossi #10 of Columbus Crew scores his team's second goal during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the first half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Wessam Abou Ali #9 of Columbus Crew celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Wessam Abou Ali #9 of Columbus Crew celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Ariel Lassiter #7 of Portland Timbers celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the second half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Alex Bonetig #6 of Portland Timbers greets fans as he enters the pitch for warmups before the match against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Cole Bassett #17 of Portland Timbers greets fans as he enters the pitch for warmups before the match against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Ariel Lassiter #7 of Portland Timbers scores his team's third goal during the second half against the Columbus Crew at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Wessam Abou Ali #9 of Columbus Crew scores his team's first goal during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Diego Rossi #10 of Columbus Crew scores his team's second goal during the first half against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers scores his team's first goal past Patrick Schulte #28 of Columbus Crew during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Felipe Mora #9 of Portland Timbers scores his team's first goal past Patrick Schulte #28 of Columbus Crew during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: The starting eleven for the Columbus Crew pose for a photo before a game against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Diego Rossi #10 of Columbus Crew warms up prior to the against the Portland Timbers during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Sean Zawadzki #25 of Columbus Crew arrives before the match against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Daniel Gazdag #8 of Columbus Crew arrives before the match against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: An aerial view of Providence Park before the match between the Portland Timbers and the Columbus Crew on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: An aerial view of Providence Park before the match between the Portland Timbers and the Columbus Crew on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Head coach Henrik Rydstrom of the Columbus Crew arrives before the match against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Nicholas Hagen #1 of Columbus Crew arrives before the match against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Portland Timbers v Columbus Crew PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 21: Dylan Chambost #7 of Columbus Crew heads the ball whilst under pressure from Cole Bassett #17 of Portland Timbers during the first half at Providence Park on February 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) (Soobum Im/Getty Images)
