In their 50th-anniversary season opener, the Portland Timbers suffered a 4-1 defeat to Vancouver in a tough Cascadia Cup rivalry match.

It was raining. It was pouring. And after an 11th-minute red card, it was only a matter of time before the Vancouver Whitecaps were scoring.

Portland defender Kamal Miller drew a red card in the 11th minute, forcing the Timbers to finish the match with only 10 players. Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld keeps ahead of Portland ...

Jayden Nelson had a goal and three assists in his Vancouver debut and the Whitecaps opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers

(AP) — Jayden Nelson had a goal and three assists in his Vancouver debut and the Whitecaps opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a steady rain on Sunday. Ryan Gauld ...