Portland Timbers Player Rater - vs. Toronto FC (8/29/18)
So @StumptownFooty asked and I responded but, to be honest, this has been on my mind for the last few weeks as a missing piece of game by game analysis that would allow us to delve into each position, each player and start a conversation that maybe Gio and Gavin will end up reading (along with all your comments!). As they say, a rising tide raises all boats, so when the Timbers win, the grades might seem a little high and when they lose, vice versa. But in general, the methodology is to start with a 'C' and then see (no pun intended) what they can do for us lately. A mid-week game coming off a 4-game losing streak is probably as good a place to start as any... Timbers vs. FC Toronto - Wednesday, August 29, 2018 (@ Providence Park) Attinella (A) - Clean sheet, ‘nuff said. He saved what he needed to, let the woodwork save what it needed to and let the defense keep shots on goal to a minimum. Mabiala (A-) - This was his first game alongside L