Kwarasey more determined ahead of MLS season

Goalkeeper Adam Kwarasey admits his Portland Timbers side must dig deep to retain their MLS Cup title this season.

The Timbers defied all odds to win their first-ever national championship last season at the expense of Columbus Crew SC.

Kwarasey was one of the outstanding performers for the Portland-based side on his debut season.

The Ghana international wants his teammates to forget about the past and focus on repeating the glory again.

“I mean it’s a new season. What we did last year is over now. As a player you always want to win," Kwarasey told the club’s official TV channel.

"Because we won it last year doesn’t mean that I am fine with not winning it this year.

"So, I am ready for the season and I want to repeat it."

Portland Timbers open their season with a home game against Columbus Crew on Sunday.

Watch Adam Kwarasey and Timbers players reflect on how winning 2015 MLS Cup prepares them for 2016.