Timbers Fall to Inter Miami, 2-1

Portland Timbers defender Larrys Mabiala, left, passes the ball as Inter Miami forward Ariel Lassiter defends during the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Inter Miami won 2-1. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

In the last match before the international break, the Timbers fell to Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale, 2-1. The Timbers conceded two goals in the first half, and did not have quite enough in the end to salvage a point.

Miami struck in the 27th minute and walked into the halftime break with a 1-0 lead. Out of the locker room, Miami came out firing and scored again in the 59th minute.

Portland got a response later in the half from Bill Tuiloma, who leads the team with five goals on the season. Tuiloma found the back of the net in the 78th minute and suddenly it felt like a different match. In the 90th minute, Christian Paredes struck the crossbar and the Timbers missed a key chance to find a draw.