(Portland, OR)  --  Liam Ridgewell scored the tying goal in the 50th minute as the Timbers fought to a 1-1 draw against Atlanta United FC at Providence Park.  Atlanta scored in the 46th minute on a low shot by Julian Gressel.  The Timbers earned a point and now have 18 on the year.  Three teams are tied for first place win the West with 19 points.  Portland visits Montreal on Saturday.