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Portland uses a lot of energy in the first half to get the early goal but can't come up with it. The second half was a war of attrition as the humidity seemed to play havoc on the Timbers but they eke out the draw because of a monster night from Troy Perkins. Another 0-0 draw.

Portland came out with the almost the same line-up as the Columbus game except for Steven Smith got the start over Mike Chabala.