Timbers beat Minnesota 5-1, spoiling expansion team’s debut

Portland Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco works with the ball against Minnesota United’s Justin Davis in an MLS soccer match Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore. Portland Timbers’ Lawrence Olum watches in the background as his shot soars above teammate Liam Ridgewell and into the net for Portland’s first goal against Minnesota United in an MLS soccer game Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers beat Minnesota 5-1, spoiling expansion team’s debut

Portland Timbers’ Sebastian Blanco works with the ball against Minnesota United’s Justin Davis in an MLS soccer match Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore. Portland Timbers’ Lawrence Olum watches in the background as his shot soars above teammate Liam Ridgewell and into the net for Portland’s first goal against Minnesota United in an MLS soccer game Friday, March 3, 2017, in Portland, Ore.