Defensive Spacing
The goal the Timbers conceded was on a counter attack. The Timbers got caught on a 4v4 break, and had all their defenders in the center of the pitch. Alvarez started his run from the right touchline. Alvarez ran onto a through ball that brought him towards the center, but he was still on the shoulder of Vytas. David Guzman was also tracking back to help with Alvarez. Both Guzman and Vytas dove in at the same time, which opened up space for Alvarez to sneak through, find space, and put the ball in the back of the net.