The day many Portland soccer fans have dreamed about for many years is finally here. And I’m not just talking about the Timbers finally playing a home game at the top level for the first time since 1982, it’s much more than
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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.
Nagbe scores lone goal in win over Oregon State
Darlington Nagbe scored the lone goal in a 1-0 Timbers victory in a scrimmage at Oregon State University on Saturday. Nagbe’s goal was scored in the 62nd minute off a pass by Ryan Pore in a match that featured mostly Timbers reserve
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 get first point in 1-1 draw with Revolution
The Timbers earned their first point in Saturday in a 1-1 draw on the road against the Revolution. After New England took a 22nd minute lead on a goal by Stephen McCarthy, the Timbers leveled 16 minutes later on a goal by
Timbers top Chivas USA 2-0 in US Open Cup
The Portland Timbers earned their first “official” win as an MLS team tonight, a 2-0 win over Chivas USA in the first round of the US Open Cup. After a spectacular kick save by goalkeeper Jake Gleeson on a Chivas breakaway late
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
Timbers fall 3-1 in MLS opener in Colorado
The Timbers allowed three goals in the first half to the Colorado Rapids, the first two of rebounds, but pulled back to 3-1 late on a goal by Kenny Cooper, but it was not enough and the Timbers fell 3-1 in their
The day is finally here! MLS Timbers debut tonight in Denver
With the Portland Timbers about to debut in Major League Soccer this evening in Denver, Colorado, it’s amazing to think of the rollercoaster ride that the Timbers and their fans have gone through in the past 10 years. After a debut in