The Portland Timbers earned their first “official” win as an MLS team tonight, a 2-0 win over Chivas USA in the first round of the US Open Cup. After a spectacular kick save by goalkeeper Jake Gleeson on a Chivas breakaway late
Month: March 2011
Timbers to host Ajax on May 25
The Timbers announced their first major international exhibition today, as it will be Dutch Eredivisie side AFC Ajax visiting JELD-WEN Field on May 25. The storied Dutch club won the European Champions Cup (now the Champions League) three straight years from 1971
Timbers fall 3-1 in MLS opener in Colorado
The Timbers allowed three goals in the first half to the Colorado Rapids, the first two of rebounds, but pulled back to 3-1 late on a goal by Kenny Cooper, but it was not enough and the Timbers fell 3-1 in their
The day is finally here! MLS Timbers debut tonight in Denver
With the Portland Timbers about to debut in Major League Soccer this evening in Denver, Colorado, it’s amazing to think of the rollercoaster ride that the Timbers and their fans have gone through in the past 10 years. After a debut in
Timbers train in Colorado on Friday night
A photo gallery of the Timbers training at an outer training field at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Friday night, in preparation for their MLS debut on Saturday night. http://soccercityusa.com/timbers/ptfc031811-pics.htm
PGE Park rechristened as JELD-WEN Field
In a change that was long anticipated, though ultimately happening closer to the start of the season that most fans expected, PGE Park (formerly Civic Stadium and Multnomah Stadium) has been renamed JELD-WEN Field starting at the beginning of the Timbers 2011
Timbers finish undefeated preseason with 1-1 draw in San Jose
The Timbers completed their first MLS season undefeated in eight matches as they finished with a 1-1 draw in San Jose against the Earthquakes on Saturday.
Timbers will play Open Cup play-in game at Merlo on 3/29
The Timbers announced today that they will be hosting US Open Cup play-in game against Chivas USA on March 29 at Merlo Field at the University of Portland.