The Portland Timbers had experienced good results against their traditional USL rivals since going to Major League Soccer in 2011, especially on the road. In 2011, they drew 1-1 with their traditional rival Seattle at Qwest Field, then beat their other USL
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Expansion Montreal a familiar Timbers foe
On Saturday in Montreal, the 2011 MLS expansion Timbers take on the 2012 MLS expansion Montreal Impact, but these are two teams that know each other very well. When the Timbers went up to Major League Soccer in 2011, there was understandably
Timbers add Scottish defender Steven Smith, waive James Marcelin
The Timbers have made the third roster addition in the past two weeks, as Scottish defender Steven Smith joins the Timbers. Smith played nine seasons in Scotland and England, starting with 55 matches with Rangers, where his side won three Scottish Premier
Timbers benefit from friendly fire, 1-0 over Sporting Kansas City
Sporting Kansas City came into Portland with a 7-0-0 record, the second best start to a season in MLS history. The Timbers were riding a four game losing streak, having given up leads in their past three matches, but for Timbers fans
Timbers make roster moves this week
The Portland Timbers made some roster moves this week, all involving forwards. On Monday, the Timbers announced they had acquired Sebastián Rincón on loan from Uruguayan first-division side Club Atlético Atenas for the 2012 season. Rincón had played for the Timbers reserves against San
Same old story, Timbers can’t hold lead, fall 3-1 in LA
For the Portland Timbers, it’s becoming a broken record as for the third straight game, they failed to hold onto an early lead, and once again collapsed in the final 10 minutes and end up on the short end of a 3-1
Timbers can’t hold lead again, fall flat in 2-1 loss to Chivas USA
The Portland Timbers came into their match against Chivas USA looking for a positive result after losing a 2-1 lead last week vs. Real Salt Lake on two late goals, ending up at the short end of a 3-2 score. And though
Timbers rally, but can’t hold lead and fall 3-2 to Real Salt Lake on two late goals
It was a wild night at Portland’s JELD-WEN Field, as the rain came and went, and the lead would actually change hand three times, but the Timbers gave up two very late goals to turn a 2-1 win into a 3-2 loss
Timbers return home and host Real Salt Lake on Saturday
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
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