The Timbers face an MLS Cup final and their city’s troubling history with race

Despite its reputation for liberal values, Portland has a long relationship with racism. Its soccer team is hoping to showcase diversity in the city and MLS Portland’s Eryk Williamson: ‘When you look at the players, we’ve done a good job at building a strong Black core’. Photograph: Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports On Saturday, for the first time in their history, the Portland Timbers will host the MLS Cup final. Portland, who face New York City FC, are playing in their third MLS Cup final in seve