Penalties see Portland lose to NYC in Major League Soccer Final
December 13, 2021
The final had to be decided from the penalty spot, as both sides were locked after extra time
The final had to be decided from the penalty spot, as both sides were locked after extra time
With this victory at Providence Park, Portland eliminate RSL and advance to the next stage
NYC get the victory and continue in the championship
A six-time MLS All-Star and deserving of his own section in the league’s record books, it’s not overstating it to call Nick Rimando a Major League Soccer legend. Rimando belongs alongside Landon Donovan, Robbie Keane, Chris Wondolowski and Sebastian Giovinco in the inner circle of MLS icons. While often stuck behind Tim Howard at national team level, Rimando was long considered among the elite of MLS shot stoppers. He didn’t enjoy quite the same team success as some of his peers (looking at you, Kevin Hartman), but Rimando was in the upper echelon of MLS ‘keepers throughout his career. He
Tension and emotion in a match decided on penalties
Union will continue in the Conference Finals
RSL get the victory and continue in the championship
Portland win away from home and qualified for the Conference Finals
The two sides couldn’t be separated, so a shootout would decide the winner
Following this victory, Gary Smith’s squad has one place in the next stage
Minnesota United fails to make a playoff berth and was defeated by Portland Timbers
It’s a disappointing start for Atlanta United, as they are beaten in the opening game by New York
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