Jay DeMerit
PORTLAND, OR - MAY 26: Jorge Perlaza #15 of the Portland Timbers battles for the ball with Jay DeMerit #6 of the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of the game at Jeld-Wen Field on May 26, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.
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We asked for character, especially with the disappointment from Wednesday
You don’t like to wrestle with people for 90 minutes, but that’s what he likes to do, so that’s what you have to do ... You have to compete with him and make sure you affect his first touch.
It’s hugely important ... We have it as one of our big goals and the only way we can do that is by first beating Edmonton.More quotes »
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