The Timbers hope to recover from a disappointing road result in New England last week as they host Real Salt Lake on Saturday night at JELD-WEN Field. The Timbers did well against Real Salt Lake last season, winning 1-0 on April 30
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Timbers announce exhibitions vs. Valencia and Aston Villa
The Portland Timbers have announced two major exhibitions for the 2012 season, with Spain’s Valencia CF visiting on May 23, and Aston Villa from the English Premier League scheduled to visit on July 24. Valencia competes in Spain’s La Liga, and have
Opening night at JELD-WEN Field!
The Portland Timbers start their second Major League Soccer season tonight at JELD-WEN Field as they host the Philadelphia Union at 6:30. The match will be telecast nationally on ESPN2. The Timbers did not give up a goal to Philadelphia last year,
Timbers host San Jose Monday at JELD-WEN Field in home preseason opener
The 2012 Portland Timbers will make their first preseason appearance at home Monday as they host a four-team preseason tournament at JELD-WEN Field. The Timbers are hosting three teams for the tournament as Chivas USA and the San Jose Earthquakes from Major
Timbers sign Joe Bendik
The Timbers have added another goalkeeper to the roster, as Joe Bendik joins the Timbers after playing in Norway. The 22 year-old American keeper played for Clemson and was also a member of the US U-17 National Team and U-18 team before
Timbers introduce Kris Boyd to the Rose City
The Timbers made a few very high-profile signing in the offseason, most notably in forward Kris Boyd, the all-time leading scorer in Scottish Premier League history with 164 goals in 296 appearances. The 28 year-old joins the Timbers after five seasons with
Timbers sign midfielder Franck Songo’o
The Portland Timbers have signed Cameroonian midefielder Franck Songo’o. Songo’o has played in England and Spain over the past six years, and recorded four assists during the preseason matches in Los Angeles earlier this month. Songo’o has played for Portsmouth, AFC Bournemouth,
Timbers match in DC postponed
Saturday’s schedule match in Washington between the Timbers and DC United has been postponed to a later date because of the approach of Hurricane Irene. The new match time will be announced at a later date.
Timbers acquire Eric Alexander for Jeremy Hall
The Portland Timbers made another major move, sending defender Jeremy Hall to Dallas for midfielder Eric Alexander. Alexander has made 39 appearances for FC Dallas over the past two years. In his rookie year, the Indiana University graduate had two goals and
Timbers moves: two in, two out
The Timbers have announced the trading of midfielder Adam Moffat, along with allocation money, for defenders/midfielders Lovel Palmer and Mike Chabala. In addition, the Timbers have loaned forward Ryan Pore to the Montreal Impact for the remainder of their season.