Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle takes a look at the '3rd run' out of midfield and the increasing importance of such plays in MLS. Along with New York's Tim Cahill, RSL's Javier Morales and Ned Grabavoy and Colorado's Nathan Sturgis, Doyle talks about the key element that Timbers' team captain Will Johnson provides in the midfield.
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Between the Lines | The Modern Attacking Midfielder in Full Flight


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Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota: Forward Dairon Asprilla
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Forward Dairon Asprilla | Timbers All-Time XI, presented by Toyota
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"We didn't do what we were supposed to do for the whole 90 minutes" | Da Costa on loss in STL
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"The last two away performances...are a major concern" | Phil Neville discusses loss to St. Louis
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HIGHLIGHTS | St. Louis CITY SC vs. Portland Timbers | July 13, 2025
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RECAP | Timbers lose 2-1 on the road to St. Louis CITY SC
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GOAL | David Da Costa scores a first-half goal against St. Louis