The Portland Timbers are looking to carry their recent momentum into the 2015 MLS Cup as they start the Western Conference Finals today against FC Dallas at Providence Park at 4:30pm. The second leg will be next Sunday in Texas. The Timbers
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One for the ages! Timbers win 7-6 in dramatic 11-round penalties to advance in playoffs
The Portland Timbers advanced to the Conference Semifinals 7-6 on Penalties after 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City in a match that is not likely to be forgotten for a very long time. The Timbers had all the momentum early on,
“Decision day” playoff scenarios
As the Timbers enter the last day of the regular season, two big road wins at Real Salt Lake and at the LA Galaxy have the Timbers in a prime position to secure a playoff spot, though the position has not yet
5 goals in 25 minutes put Timbers very close to playoff berth
The Portland Timbers faced a daunting task on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles, going up against the Galaxy who were 12-1-3 at home this year (best record in MLS), and the Timbers had slipped back out of the last playoff position when
Timbers greatly increase playoff chances with 1-0 win at Real Salt Lake
The Portland Timbers got a truly rare win in Sandy, Utah on Wednesday night. It was rare because the win was on a penalty kick, something that has been ever-so-rare since the Timbers joined MLS in 2011. Salt Lake’s Jamison Olave took down
Timbers 2-1 win in Columbus solidifies playoff spot, only 4 points out of first
The Portland Timbers rose to the occasion with a 2-1 win in Columbus over the Crew on Fenando Adi’s two goals. The Crew had risen to within a point of the top record in MLS having only dropped three matches in the
Five years ago this week…
One of the goals of bringing this site back is to make the point that there was indeed soccer in Portland before 2011, and my first dive into the subject goes back to five years ago this week, September 21, 2010, when ground was
Timbers drop first-ever MLS preseason match, 1-0 to Kansas City
The Timbers run of undefeated play in preseason, which goes all the way back to April 3, 2010 when they lost to Kitsap while in the second division, ended Friday with a 1-0 loss to Sporting Kansas City in an exhibition match
Timbers reboot: Looking at the 2013 season
As this site enters it’s 13th season, it returns from it’s customary off-season hiatus with a new-look Timbers, under new coach Caleb Porter, looking to recover from a disappointing 2012 season that started with high expectations, and high hopes after opening the
Vote now for the Supporters Player of the Year award
It’s time once again for the Timbers Supporters Player of the Year award. This award has been presented since 2005 and has been won by the following individuals: 2005-Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar 2006-Luke Kreamalmeyer 2007-Josh Wicks 2008-Cameron Knowles 2009-Mandjou Keita 2010-Ryan Pore 2011-Troy