Phil Neville, coach of the Portland Timbers, aims to leverage his team's solid defensive performance as they prepare for a crucial match against the Seattle Sounders. Following a 0-0 draw with Real Salt Lake and a recent 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, the Timbers boast a strong defensive record, having lost only one match in their last eleven. Meanwhile, the Sounders are recovering from a disappointing loss, looking to improve their performance while maintaining a strong team spirit as they face Portland in a highly anticipated derby.
Phil Neville stated that the players are taking pride in maintaining clean sheets, emphasizing that they've lost only one of their last eleven games, contributing to confidence.
Brian Schmetzer acknowledged that the Sounders must learn from their recent defeat, stating they cannot blame the players for effort, but performance standards need to improve.
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