But following Portland’s latest loss to Vancouver, a 4-1 season-opening defeat at Providence Park that came on the heels of Portland’s 5-0 loss to the Whitecaps to end last season, Timbers manager Phil Neville didn’t spend much time searching for the positives.

Canadian international midfielder Jayden Nelson recorded a goal and three assists as the Whitecaps trounced the Portland Timbers on Sunday.

"But the good thing about Jayden is that he has some potential; he has a good skill set with some things he does really well. Then he has to have the work ethic to keep working to

Portland defender Kamal Miller drew a red card in the 11th minute, forcing the Timbers to finish the match with only 10 players. Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld keeps ahead of Portland ...