The Portland Timbers had their first road lead in their MLS history on Saturday in Chicago when Jack Jewsbury converted a penalty kick in the 23rd minute. And the Timbers would make that goal hold up for a 1-0 win and their first ever road victory.
Match report:
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/recap-jewsbury-penalty-earns-portland-first-mls-road-win
By the numbers and chalkboard:
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/numbers-chalkboard-timbers-fire-july-16-2011
Timbers excited, relieved to earn first MLS road victory:
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/timbers-excited-relieved-earn-first-mls-road-victory
Quotes and notes:
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/07/quotes-notes-timbers-1-fire-0-july-16-2011