Evander Earns His Money And The Timbers Win, 3-1

ST. LOUIS, MO – APRIL 29: Evander #20 of Portland Timbers challenged by Indiana Vassilev #19 of St. Louis City SC during a game between Portland Timbers and St. Louis City SC at CITYPARK on April 29, 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Bill Barrett/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

By 750 THE GAME STAFF

The big acquisition in the offseason was Evander. He signed a reported $10 million dollar deal to join the Timbers. And he earned his money on Saturday night.

The Timbers started the scoring off in the second minute with a Franck Boli goal which was the quickest goal in MLS this season.

Franck the Tanck firing early 💥#RCTID pic.twitter.com/SlDC9QcDjM

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) May 14, 2023

It was then Evander’s first goal as a Timber at Providence Park. Some great passing by the Timbers leads to an easy goal for the Brazilian.

Team goal, goals 🤌#RCTID pic.twitter.com/ZqBTGkT3I9

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) May 14, 2023

After a 2-1 halftime lead. The Timbers got another goal from their star. This time, it was a special goal that not many in the MLS could score.

One for the highlight reel 🎥@OficialEvander x #RCTID pic.twitter.com/4WYvz9S33T

— Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) May 14, 2023

Magic @OficialEvander

— Judah Newby (@JudahNewby) May 14, 2023

Evander is good at soccer folks. What a goal! 3-1 @TimbersFC. A take-your-breath-away play from the Brazilian #RCTID

— Paul Danzer (@PaulDanzer) May 14, 2023

The brace for Evander was his first in the MLS as the Timbers get a much needed win over the Vancouver Whitecaps at Providence Park 3-1.

Next up for the Timbers is a mid-week match on Wednesday against Real Salt Lake. Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. with pregame starting at 5:30 p.m. exclusively on 750 The Game.