The Portland Timbers’ 2023 season ended early in embarrassing fashion last November with a lopsided loss at Providence Park that ended the team’s playoff hopes. When the dust settled, 2023 was the second-worst season in the club’s MLS history. On Saturday night, the Timbers will return to Providence Park for their 2024 season opener—complete with a new manager, a new goalkeeper, a new center back, and a new opportunity to allay plenty of doubts about...