Canadian international midfielder Jayden Nelson recorded a goal and three assists as the Whitecaps trounced the Portland Timbers on Sunday.

Jayden Nelson had a goal and three assists in his Vancouver debut and the Whitecaps opened the season with a 4-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in a steady rain.

The Portland Timbers kicked off their new season at Providence Park on a sour note, suffering a 4-1 defeat to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

It was raining. It was pouring. And after a red card in the 11th minute left the Portland Timbers playing with 10 men, it was only a matter of time before the Vancouver Whitecaps were scoring. The Whitecaps (1-0-0,