However , Portland 's resolve will be given a stern test in the final month of the season .
Defensively , the Timbers continue to be stingy , keeper Steve Cronin and the rest of the team have held 4 of their last 5 opponents scoreless .
Timbers 's resolve will be given a stern test in the final month of the season .
Defensively , the Timbers continue to be stingy , keeper Steve Cronin and the rest of the team have held 4 of their last 5 opponents scoreless .