Around the Forest: Timbers, Minnesota United break MLS record

Also: Josef Martinez’s injury; More on the Iron Front; Could Liga MX and MLS merge? and more!

By Timm Higgins@bckdoorslider Sep 23, 2019, 9:54am PDT

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Portland Timbers shut out for third straight game in scoreless draw with Minnesota United - oregonlive.com
Despite numerous scoring chances, the Portland Timbers (13-13-5, 44 points) were shut out for the third straight game Sunday as they played Minnesota United (14-10-7, 49 points) to a scoreless draw at Providence Park.

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Supporters of the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers met with MLS on Thursday but remain frustrated by an issue that wasn't an issue until the league stepped in.

Union’s Jim Curtin still ‘pushing for first place,’ though odds are slim
Though the standings paint a picture that’s growing increasingly more grim, Curtin is still convinced his team can and will finish higher than third in the East.

Diomande leaves LAFC due to 'personal issues'
LAFC forward Adama Diomande has entered Major League Soccer's substance abuse and behavioral health program.

For D.C. United, the stats aren’t pretty but the results matter more - The Washington Post
The club has put defense first, conceding huge deficits in shots and possession but moving to the cusp of the MLS playoffs.

Montreal Impact, Minnesota United each set MLS record for fewest fouls in a game | MLSsoccer.com
The Montreal Impact and Minnesota United FC each set a new MLS record for committing just one foul in a match.

Playing the MLS Cup Final at Yankee Stadium would be an utter disgrace
Having the biggest match of the MLS season played on an adapted pitch in a baseball stadium is a disgrace.

Could MLS, Liga MX actually merge in the future? MLB might provide the blueprint
It's no secret that MLS and Liga MX want to shake up the landscape of club soccer in North America. Could the answer lie in America's Pastime?

24 Thoughts: FC Cincinnati, Jozy Altidore, USMNT, more
This week spotlights the challenges the first-year MLS club has faced, along with an interview with Jozy Altidore and some thoughts on VAR.

How Los Angeles Football Club uses tech to score with fans
As the new soccer club in town, LAFC is using technology to make itself stand out to fans.

Now it’s the Union owners’ turn to help seal their team’s best season | Jonathan Tannenwald
The Union are about to play their three final road games of the season, all in a span of eight days. Multiple sources confirmed that the team will fly commercial the whole way instead of purchasing charter flights.

How MLS helped steer Joe Mansueto to become the Chicago Fire owner — and why he ‘loves’ the team’s name - Chicago Tribune
If things had worked out differently, Joe Mansueto likely would have owned a Major League Soccer club — but it might not have been the Chicago Fire.