GK: Matt Lampson – 4

Lampson was let down by his defense for most of the night as he faced 16 shots from the Portland attack. Alvas Powell beat the Burch and Calvo to easily for the opening goal but Lampson could have covered the near post better. He had a chance to come and claim the cross on the second goal but decided to stay on his line. Not much he cold do on the third goal as it took a deflection to Fanendo Adi.

RB: Thiesson – 6

Starting on the right side of defense the Swiss defender was the best defender for Minnesota. He made a few tackles and helped retain the ball. He contributed to the offensive end as well putting in a few crosses. This could be a step in the right direction for a struggling Minnesota defense.

CB: Boxall – 5

The next best defender in the United side. Boxall struggled at times with the physicality and pace of the Portland attack but dealt with it better than his teammates. Solid but unspectacular.

CB: Calvo – 5

The Costa Rican defender did a poor job during the second goal. Calvo let Diego Valeri get in front of him allowing the Argentinian to get on the scoresheet. Calvo also was turned to easily by Powell for the opener. Calvo’s contribution on the attacking end making a few solid passes is his saving grace.

LB: Burch – 5

Burned by Powell for the opening goal. The Portland right back cut inside Burch putting Burch out of position. Put in a solid cross for a good Ibarra chance toward the end of the first half. Taken off at half time for Carter Manley.

CDM: Schuller -6

Did everything you could ask of a defensive midfielder. Made a 5 tackles and 3 interceptions. Competed 86% of his passes and picked up a yellow card. Solid shift from the Norwegian.

CDM: Ibson -5

Similar performance to Schuller. Solid with ball retention posting an 85% passing rate as well as putting a shift in defense with 2 tackles and an interception. The Loons need to get more out of their defensive mids to paper over the cracks in the defense.

RM: Finlay -5

Finlay had a hot start to the season but has cooled off since then. He has the ability to make the difference along the right wing but got pinched in to far and not pulling a defender to the outside.

CAM: Quintero – 8/10

Was a constant threat all night making runs and dribbling at the defense. His goal was a thing of beauty as Quintero cut to the outside with his right and had a neat near post finish. He had a bicycle kick that missed the open net. It was his pass that was deflected by Tuiloma for an own goal. Quintero proved his quality and showed why he was a Designated Player signing.

LM: Ibara – 6

Got into good positions in the first half. Was correctly called offside in the first half starting his run just a hair to early. Did a good job getting on to the end of Burch’s cross forcing Gleeson to make an acrobatic save. Largely unnoticeable in the second half. Was Subbed out after 85 minutes.

ST: Ramirez – 6

Ramirez had some good hold up play in the first half. Still searching for his first goal of the year but got in to some good positions. Had a penalty shout denied in the first half after he was taken down by a trailing Portland defender. Subbed out after 80 minutes.

Subs

Manley – 6

Came in at halftime for Burch. Provided the assist for Quintero’s goal and dealt with the pace of the Portland attackers better than the man he replaced.

Nicholson – N/A

Brought on as a fresh pair of legs for Ibarra

Danladi – N/A

Came on for Ramirez as United were chasing the game. He was the target of Quintero’s pass that became an own goal.