No one wants to say goodbye to Providence Park. But as things currently stand, the Portland Timbers will only play one more home game during the 100th anniversary season of their beloved cathedral.

Tonight’s game was supposed to have a familiar script. The Portland Timbers, winners of only two road games all season, were set up to be the sacrificial lamb at the altar of

With 3 games remaining in the season, the Portland Timbers’ playoff hopes remain out of their control. All they can do is attempt to take care of business on their end while hoping

7 games without a win and 5 points behind the final Wild Card spot. Those were the two numbers hanging over the Portland Timbers prior to kickoff of tonight’s game against Charlotte