PHOTOS: Portland Timbers celebrate 1st MLS Cup
Normally a sea of yellow and black, MAPFRE Stadium was instead littered in green and yellow confetti on Sunday, after the Portland Timbers defeated the Columbus Crew 2-1 at the Crew's home ground to become the 10th club in Major League Soccer history to win the MLS Cup.
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It was a dramatic conclusion to a phenomenal season, but the entertainment didn't end at the final whistle, as the Timbers partook in the type of post-match celebration that such success deserves.
Victory. #MLSCup pic.twitter.com/G25jXi1VKv
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 6, 2015
Champs!! pic.twitter.com/DHSvEUROHD
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 6, 2015
Your #MLSCup champions, @TimbersFC! pic.twitter.com/wulFED7DHW
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 6, 2015
Does this mean @liam_ridgewell is the best Englishman in @MLS ? #MLSCup pic.twitter.com/QbyF3Q44wL
— KICKTV (@KICKTV) December 6, 2015
Coach's hugs. #MLSCup pic.twitter.com/Qer6lvVoXT
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) December 6, 2015
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