LAFC Vs Portland Timbers: 3 things we learned – Timbers top Group F
By Daniel Garza
2. Niezgoda gets his goal
New signing Jaroslaw Niezdoga opened his account for the Portland Timbers with their opening goal of the match.
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The Polish striker looked dangerous in the first half and was clinical in his finish. Sliding in behind the LAFC defense, he waited for the square ball to arrive his way. With Sisniega closing down the angle, he remained composed, allowed the ball to roll across his body, and slid a smart finish into the bottom corner from just outside the penalty area.
Niezgoda is no stranger to scoring goals. He netted 14 goals in 18 appearances in the Ekstraklasa before joining the Timbers in the winter. The Timbers have gone all-in on Niezgoda, signing him to a contract until the end of the 2023 season. He is capable of being a lethal goalscorer in MLS and Thursday night’s goal may have been the start of a tremendous season for the new arrival.
Niezgoda only adds to the Timbers’ increasingly potent attacking options. Jeremy Ebobisse has led the line superbly in the MLS is Back Tournament, scoring in all three games thus far. The duo have the Timbers soaring offensively, and it could lead to a deep run in the knockout stages.