The Timbers announced today that they will host Argentinian power Independiente on July 26 at JELD-WEN Field. Independiente has won 14 first division championships and 16 international titles, and recently won the 2010 Copa Sudamericana.Independiente was founded in 1905 and is one of the
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Timbers sign first designated player: Diego Chará
The Timbers announced their first designated player signing today, as Columbian midfielder Diego Chará joins the Timbers from Columbian first division team Deportest Tolima. The 25 year old Chará has also played for the Columbian National Team, and is a former teammate
Timbers to host Club America on July 7
The Timbers announced their second major exhibition match today, with Club America coming to visit JELD-WEN Field on July 7. Club America is one of the most successful clubs in Mexican soccer with 33 total titles since they were founded in 1916.
Timbers to host next Open Cup match vs. San Jose
The Timbers announced today that the next round of the US Open Cup will be in Portland on Tuesday, May 3. The San Jose Earthquakes had the right to host the match, but not finding a suitable venue, decided to give up
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
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 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.
MLS Timbers open pre-season tonight in Ventura
The MLS Timbers will play their first “official” match tonight, as they are in Ventura, California for training camp, and take on the Ventura County Fusion tonight at Ventura College.
Pre-season roster update
With the first pre-season game less than 24 hours away, it’s time to take a quick look at the Timbers roster, and who has been confirmed as being in camp. As of 2/2/11, signed players (with their 2010 teams listed) are:
Pre-season update
Catching up on pre-season matches and training The Timbers are in Ventura, California for their first official MLS training camp, with their first pre-season match coming up on Friday, February 4 against the Ventura County Fusion. As of now, the following pre-season