PORTLAND, Ore., May 7 (UPI) -- A goal by Mamadou Danso in the 72nd minute Friday gave the expansion Portland Timbers a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia.
Portland (4-3-1) has yet to lose at home in its inaugural season, but it has not won on the road.
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It was the first MLS goal for Danso and it only the third given up by Philadelphia (4-2-1) all season.
Portland goalkeeper Troy Perkins recorded his second straight shutout.
Danso ran through the penalty area to take a long free kick from near midfield by Jack Jewsbury and then flicked a header past Philadelphia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon.
Philadelphia was shut out for the second time this season. It has scored no more than one goal in any game this year.
