That is the aim for
the first year manager, after the Portland Timbers win by a goal over Los
Angeles Galaxy and advancing to quarterfinals for the first time since 2014.
The men is bold in his
blueprint scheme to make of the Portland squad an all-around winner and so far
in the USOC he has aligned players from the big squad and T2, having three from
the USL side placed in the eighteen
against SKC.
This is a new era and
for Gio netting a trophy of the likes of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup will be
consider an initial feat in his project envisioned for the Rose City squad
along if he and can deliver the Cascadia trophy.
I do recall how in
his first press conference asked in Spanish by Univision reporter of how many
trophies will he deliver he simply stated that he was not promising any but
hard work and so far, the man project is showing up positive signs.
Still with a
continuance of his work ahead in juggling Cup and league play, with the league
return to action on June 24 with two back to back compromises on the road
against Atlanta United and retuning to part II of the Cascadia Derby at Century
Link Stadium against Seattle.
Putting the Portland
momentum of ten games without knowing the meaning of defeat and facing one of
the hottest clubs in MLS, the newcomers Atlanta United AKA the American
Albiceleste for its number of Argentinians in its roster.
Other if Portland
continues to thrive in its rivalry against the Sounders at Emerald City seizing
an important victory that will pace them as front-runners in the Cascadia Cup
standings.
Anyway, the new game
and attitude as well levels of confidence shown by the new Portland Timbers and
new philosophy of the game giving a revival in the careers of Cristhian
Paredes, Andy Polo and now Samuel Armenteros.
Shows off the new
winning approach Giovanni Savarese is putting in any competition, his Timbers
are putting in every performance and with new challenges and goals set by him.
So far, waiting for a
rival to come from the LAFC- Sacramento Republic match, Portland is bracing for
another challenge and as Gio states simply by putting one game at a time.
Especially the way the PTFC has delivered notable wins over tough foes in San
Jose and the LA Galaxy, the road to the Lamar Hunt Cup finals can within reach
for the Rose City Boys.
Overall, I would not
be surprise in how the Portland Timbers can be disputing in the finals of this
competition and maybe winning a trophy or two in this campaign without
mentioning a trip to the league finals.
If you state about
Giovanni Savarese quest to making a run in the USOC, you are right after his
years in the NASL with the NY Cosmos were he defeated both New York Red Bulls
and NYCFC. Later in this tournament, the Philadelphia Union and another edition
eliminated his squad by the New England Revolution, leaving a certain itch to
win this cup.
Now with the Portland
Timbers, opportunity knocks and the chance of maybe delivering another
important trophy to the halls of Providence Park, the man is serious and ambitious
are the ideal words for his aims.
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