The Portland Timbers' strong start in the 2025 season has been attributed to their enhanced physical endurance, a significant improvement from the previous year. Coach Phil Neville highlighted that the team is now better equipped with depth and competition, crucial for sustaining performance throughout the long season. Following a recent 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City, Neville emphasized the importance of a solid defense going forward, especially in their upcoming match against Real Salt Lake. He acknowledged the previous season's struggles and noted the team's current readiness to maintain their momentum in the league.
When you think back to last year, the last four games of the season, we were running on empty. We didn't have enough depth.
We've now got real competition for places, and it's a marathon in this league. We're going to need every single one of them.
The last thing I said when they went out was that I wanted a clean sheet. Now we look like a team that can keep a clean sheet.
Diego Luna has scored four goals in his last three regular-season matches, finding the net once in all three games.
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