In the 2017 Major League Soccer season, the Portland Timbers enjoyed a strong regular campaign, finishing 1st in the Western Conference with a 15-11-8 record, totaling 53 points. Led by head coach Caleb Porter, the team excelled offensively, scoring 60 goals, but struggled defensively by conceding 50. Star midfielder Diego Valeri had a historic year, winning the league MVP award after netting a career-high 21 goals and contributing 11 assists. Despite their regular-season success, the Timbers' postseason run was cut short when they were eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals by the Houston Dynamo, losing 2-1 on aggregate.