"We are excited about the last six games. They are all finals, they are all big games. I think we can't afford to drop many points. The Austin victory at the weekend means that we are in a position where we are having to win three, maybe four games and that excites me. I think this team is capable [of doing that]. I trust my team. I trust what they are doing. I trust their qualities, and we have got to take one game at a time."
"I think at this stage of the season you have got to show confidence and trust in each other, and that is what I have in this group. Province Park is a special place. I think it is going to be an incredible atmosphere. Every game we are going to need the fans as our 12th person, our extra bit of push. We are going to need it to be hostile, we are going to need it to be special. We need their support and their energy, and we want to give them something to cheer about."
Portland Timbers sit seventh in the Western Conference, three points clear of the Colorado Rapids, heading into six decisive regular-season matches. The next fixture is against New York Red Bulls, one of three home games remaining. The Timbers need multiple wins to lock a playoff spot after Austin FC’s recent victory altered the standings. Phil Neville expressed full trust in the squad’s qualities and urged players to show confidence and unity while taking one match at a time. Neville called on fans to create a hostile, energizing atmosphere at Province Park to help the team. The Red Bulls are winless in two matches and lack recent road victories.
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