The Portland Timbers qualified for their second MLS Cup in four years with a 3-2 victory of Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park. Sebastián Blanco scored a spectacular opening goal for the Timbers, While Diego Valeri added two more to secore
Category: Match Reports
Timbers play to 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City in Western Conference Championship Opener
The Portland Timbers will feel disappointed to not have scored in the Western Conference Championship opener at home on Sunday, but they also didn’t allow a road goal, so it’s all to play for in Kansas City on Thursday night. A draw
Timbers clinch playoff berth with 3-0 shutout of Real Salt Lake
The Portland Timbers earned consecutive playoff berths for the first time in their MLS history, clinching a spot in the 2018 playoffs with a 3-0 victory over Real Salt Lake. Larrys Mabiala, Diego Chara, and Sebastian Blanco all scored for the home
Timbers unbeaten streak ends at 15 in 2-1 loss to Whitecaps
(Please note my camera lens was demolished by a ball off the foot of Diego Valeri in the first half so my photos are limited, though I got a few from my iphone.) The Portland Timbers dominated their foes from Vancouver in
Timbers use two PK’s to help defeat Philadelphia by 3-0 score
After a scoreless first half, the Portland Timbers benefited from two penalty kicks, converted by Diego Valeri and Dairon Asprilla, and a headed goal from David Guzmán in a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Union at Providence Park. With the win, the
Fanendo Adi scores game winner in final Timbers appearance
Fanendo Adi got the game winner as a late substitute in his last-ever Timbers performance, a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo at Providence Park on a muggy evening. The Timbers did not take long to seize the lead, when in the
Timbers shut down NYCFC with 3-0 statement win
The Portland Timbers would have one of their most impressive wins of their eight years in Major League Soccer with a 3-0 defeat of New York City FC on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at Providence Park. Sebastián Blanco, Fanendo Adi, and Larrys Mabiala would
Timbers hold on for 3-2 win in home opener
(Clicking underlined text takes you to a photo of the corresponding event) The Portland Timbers opened their home season for 2018 as they did in 2017, with a win over Minnesota United on a rainy, cold evening at Providence Park. Alvas Powell,
Timbers top Whitecaps 2-1 to win Western Conference, Cascadia Cup
The Portland Timbers knew they had an important match with much on the line on Sunday at Providence Park. A win would not only win the Timbers their second Western Conference regular season title in seven years in MLS, but it would
Timbers continue strong home form with 4-0 win over DC United
The Portland Timbers continued their strong series of results at home with a 4-0 win over DC United on Sunday, their fifth straight win at Providence Park, and second straight shutout. The Timbers have outscored their opponents 14-2 over that span. Sebastián Blanco