If so, Portland will have to do it without its most consistent I say "talismanic?" presence this season, Eric Brunner, who was redcarded against Seattle and suspended for today's match against the Fire. Kevin Goldthwaite, who started in the team's opening two road matches but plummeted on the depth chart after rough showings, is tasked with helping Portland's D give the offense some breathing room and avoid the same defensive issues that flared up last week (and could be set ablaze on the roa