Echoes of 2013 as Sporting Kansas City hold out against the Portland Timbers

Both sides missed their chances to take control in the Western Conference finals as Portland and Sporting Kansas City played to a scoreless draw. PORTLAND, Oregon -- As the pregame tifo from the Timbers Army unfurled, it was clear that the home fans at Providence Park were trying to channel the energy from Portland's run to the 2015 MLS Cup. The message read "We're Back, You're Welcome" -- a reference to the television show "Eastbound & Down," which was the inspiration for many tifo from that magical season. Sporting Kansas City certainly didn't need any reminders of that campaign. SKC was one of Portland's victims during that year's playoffs,...

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