In memory of Gisele Currier
The Timbers lost a fan who is so much more a part of the Timbers that the word “fan” does not do her justice. The link below is my attempt to put into words how much Gisele meant to me and other
Timbers fall 3-0 to Galaxy in LA
The Timbers were on the road in Los Angeles to take on David Beckham, Landon Donovan, and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Unfortunately, the Timbers could not continue the momentum from their two home wins last week, and gave up early goals to
Timbers finish opening weekend sweep, 3-2 over FC Dallas
The Portland Timbers finished their first home weekend schedule in MLS with a 3-2 win over FC Dallas in front of another sold-out crowd on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The Timbers surged out to a 3-0 lead on first half goals by
Timbers get first MLS win, 4-2 over Chicago in JELD-WEN Field opener
The newest incarnation of the Portland Timbers earned their first MLS win on Thursday night in the opener of the newly renovated JELD-WEN Field, getting two goals from Jorge Perlaza in a 4-2 win over the Chicago Fire in front of a
The day we have dreamed about
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
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