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Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese has led the Timbers to their third appearance in the MLS Cup.

Savarese’s history with NYCFC dates back to Cosmos days

Portland head coach Giovanni Savarese has led the Timbers to their third appearance in the MLS Cup.

December 10, 2021, 6:06am Soccer

Portland coach Giovanni Savarese has a bit of history in big games against NYCFC, who face the Timbers in the MLS Cup final Saturday. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) holds up the Western Conference trophy following the team's 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS soccer Western Conference final Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Timbers down RSL 2-0 for conference title, MLS final berth

Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (8) holds up the Western Conference trophy following the team's 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS soccer Western Conference final Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

December 4, 2021, 6:33pm Soccer

Felipe Mora and Santiago Moreno scored and the Portland Timbers advanced to the MLS Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference final on Saturday. Read story

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala, back right, kicks the ball in for the winning goal past Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry, third from left, as Timbers midfielder Cristhian Paredes, second from left, follows the play in the second half of an MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff match Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Commerce City, Colo. Rapids goalkeeper William Yarbrough, left, looks on.

Mabiala’s 90th-minute goal gets Timbers into MLS West final

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala, back right, kicks the ball in for the winning goal past Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry, third from left, as Timbers midfielder Cristhian Paredes, second from left, follows the play in the second half of an MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff match Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, in Commerce City, Colo. Rapids goalkeeper William Yarbrough, left, looks on.

November 25, 2021, 4:18pm Soccer

Larrys Mabiala scored in the 90th minute and the Portland Timbers beat the Colorado Rapids 1-0 on Thursday to advance to the Western Conference final. Read story

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates a goal against Real Salt Lake during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Sandy, Utah.

Blanco scores twice, Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1

Portland Timbers midfielder Sebastian Blanco (10) celebrates a goal against Real Salt Lake during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Sandy, Utah.

November 3, 2021, 10:35pm Soccer

Sebastian Blanco scored two goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 on Wednesday night to clinch home field for the first round of the playoffs. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla (27) celebrates with teammates after his goal during an MLS soccer game against the San Jose Earthquakes Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Portland, Ore.

Timbers eliminate Earthquakes from playoff race with 2-0 win

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla (27) celebrates with teammates after his goal during an MLS soccer game against the San Jose Earthquakes Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 in Portland, Ore.

October 27, 2021, 9:34pm Soccer

Dairon Asprilla had a striking bicycle kick goal and the Portland Timbers eliminated the San Jose Earthquakes from playoff contention with a 2-0 victory Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chara (23) moves the ball against Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry (2) during an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Commerce City, Colo.

Rapids beat Timbers 2-0, clinch playoff berth

Portland Timbers forward Yimmi Chara (23) moves the ball against Colorado Rapids defender Keegan Rosenberry (2) during an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Commerce City, Colo.

October 23, 2021, 9:36pm Soccer

Dominique Badji and Diego Rubio each scored a goal and Braian Galván had two assists to help the Colorado Rapids beat the Portland Timbers 2-0 and clinch a playoff spot on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla, right, controls the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps defender Marcus Godinho, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.

Whitecaps rally with 3 second-half goals to beat Timbers 3-2

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla, right, controls the ball against Vancouver Whitecaps defender Marcus Godinho, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021.

October 20, 2021, 9:49pm Soccer

Cristian Dajome converted on a penalty kick in the 82nd minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to beat the Portland Timbers 3-2 on Wednesday night. Read story

LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan, center, celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick during the second half against the Portland Timbers in an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Carson, Calif.

LA Galaxy score late PK, beat Timbers 2-1

LA Galaxy midfielder Sacha Kljestan, center, celebrates after scoring on a penalty kick during the second half against the Portland Timbers in an MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Carson, Calif.

October 16, 2021, 10:31pm Soccer

Sacha Kljestan scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes in the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla controls the ball in front of a Los Angeles FC defender during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

Asprilla breaks tie in Timbers’ 2-1 win over LAFC

Portland Timbers forward Dairon Asprilla controls the ball in front of a Los Angeles FC defender during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, in Los Angeles.

September 29, 2021, 11:03pm Soccer

Dairon Asprilla broke a tie off a rebound in the 59th minute and the Portland Timbers held on to beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora, second from right, and teammates celebrate his second-half goal against the Colorado Rapids during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

Blanco scores in stoppage-time, Timbers tie Rapids 2-2

Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora, second from right, and teammates celebrate his second-half goal against the Colorado Rapids during an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Portland, Ore.

September 15, 2021, 9:39pm Soccer

Sebastian Blanco scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw with the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. Read story