Alhassan MLS Player of Week, Boyd Up for Goal of the Week: Fan Take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The Portland Timbers opened up the 2012 season with great fanfare on their home pitch at Jeld-Wen Field March 12, conquering the visiting Philadelphia Union 3-1. It was the quintessential home opener for Portland, following the tradition of a big home win in the rain that's now...