How we got here, part 1 (of 5)
With the Timbers going to the MLS Cup Final this Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, I thought it would be fun to give a rundown on how we got here. And not just a basic rundown of the 2015 season, or even the five
Timbers through to MLS Cup Final
In their 5th season in Major League Soccer, the Portland Timbers will be playing in the MLS Cup Final for the first time after a 2-2 draw with FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas on Sunday. With the draw, the Timbers advance 5-3
Timbers down FC Dallas 3-1 in first leg of Western Conference Final
The Portland Timbers attacked from the opening minute and after a first-half goal by Liam Ridgewell, and second half goals by Dairon Asprilla and Nat Borchers, will head to the second leg in Dallas next week after a 3-1 win over FC
One step from MLS Cup Final
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
Our house, in the middle of BC! Timbers win 2-0 over Whitecaps to advance to Conference Final
The Vancouver Whitecaps played their first game at a renovated BC Place on October 2, 2011, and it was the Portland Timbers who happened to be their opponents on this day. The Timbers would take the win that day 1-0 on a
A single goal in Vancouver would be a big deal
The Portland Timbers are in Vancouver tonight for the second leg of their MLS playoff match up with the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Timbers did not find the back of the net last weekend in their 0-0 draw at Providence Park in the
Timbers and Whitecaps have long history of playoff matchups
While the Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps will meet for the first time in the postseason since both teams entered MLS in 2011, the Timbers and Whitecaps have a long history of meeting in the postseason that stretches back to 1978 when
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,
A 4-1 thumping of Colorado secures Timbers a home playoff match
The Portland Timbers went into their Sunday match at a rainy Providence Park knowing a win would secure them a home playoff match, and could put them as high as second in the Western Conference depending on other results. The Timbers did
“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