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March 20: Timbers Army Third Saturday

Dave — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:39:30 +0000

This month’s Timbers Army Third Saturday takes place at Hawaiian bar and restaurant Da Hui (6504 SE Foster). Start time is 7:01pm, of course. DJ’s Lampwick and Jackieblu will be supplying the soul and reggae.

This will be the last Third Saturday for a while, but that’s not sad news: the Timbers season kicks off on April 17th!

The first match is on a Saturday, so a tailgate is probably in the cards . . . And there may also be a season opener party on April 16th – more details as I get them . . .

Portland Timbers Roundup (03/11/10)

Dave — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:28:04 +0000

The big news this week is the result of the friendly in Seattle. And that would be:

Portland Timbers 1, Seattle Sounders 0: Defense shines in preseason victory over MLS team by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

SEATTLE –Even if it was preseason, the Portland Timbers won bragging rights against the Seattle Sounders on Thursday night with a 1-0 win over the Major League Soccer team. [More]

Here was some of the build up to the match:

Timbers, Sounders meet again to kick off season By Paul Danzer at The Columbian

The Timbers are preparing for their final season in the second division of professional soccer in North America. Portland is scheduled to join MLS in 2011.

But the focus in front of head coach and general manager Gavin Wilkinson is building a team that can compete for a championship in the U.S. Soccer Federation Division 2 Pro League. Their 30-game league schedule kicks off on April 17 and concludes on Oct. 2. [More]

Cascadia Derby Preview Show with Timbers Army ‘Padrone’ Shawn Levy at Prost America Soccer

Timbers Army ‘Padrone’ Shawn Levy braves the waters of Radio Sounders to talk all things TA in the run up to the pre-season derby match at QWest Field on Thursday. [More]

Part 2 of the interview with Shawn Levy: “You have a Scarf on. You’re not Superman. You’re not Protected by Superman.”

More news, in the player department:

Real Salt Lake Sends MF Alex Nimo On Season-Long Loan To Portland Timbers at Our Sports Central

SANDY, Utah (Thursday, March 11, 2010) – Real Salt Lake today announced that the defending MLS Cup champions and the Portland Timbers of the USSF Division 2 Pro League have agreed to a season-long loan deal that will send MF Alex Nimo back to the Pacific Northwest club for its 2010 season. In addition, Real Salt Lake also announced the waiving of third-year forward Tino Nuñez. [More]

Brown, Joy Take Portland Route Back by Greg Seltzer for Soccer365

“I have a number of friends who were fans in New England and some members of Sam’s Army in Portland, and they said this is a great fit for me,” said Brown. “The fans are so passionate.”

“They’ve got a great European feel abut this city,” offered Joy, whose Scottish brogue and years of experience overseas give him the pedigree to make such a judgment. “(The Timbers) definitely seems like big business here, and the fans are letting me know that.” [More]

And some odds and ends:

Timbers add three more preseason games to schedule at PortlandTimbers.com

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced three additional preseason exhibition matches leading up to the 2010 USSF Division 2 Pro League season. [More]

One-On-One: Timbers Owner Merritt Paulson at KPTV.com

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Timbers begin their final season at the USL-Division 1 level in six weeks. The franchise will move to Major League Soccer in 2011.

FOX 12’s Matt Smith sat down with owner Merritt Paulson for a one-on-one interview this week. [More]

No Really, Quavas Kirk is Very Tall By Lucas Grzybowski at The Woodwork

Last weekend a few dozen hearty kiddos and kiddettes made the drive down I-5 to the land that time forgot, a quaint little farming village with a cute little ag school, to watch the MIGHTY PORTLAND TIMBERS play their first proper friendly of the preseason, versus the Oregon State Beavers. [More]

Timbers Army Establishes 107 Independent Supporters’ Trust

Dave — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:49:12 +0000

As always, to join the Timbers Army, all you have to do is show up at matches and bleed green and yellow.

But you now have a new opportunity to participate: join the 107 – an Independent Supporters’ Trust.

The 107 Independent Supporters’ Trust is the machinery behind the Timbers Army. It supports soccer in and around Portland, Oregon, from the grass roots to the highest professional level. It fuels the Army and supports soccer charities and soccer events in Soccer City USA.

This new group, conjured up by the fans and established by a core group of hard working Timbers fans, will be involved in planning tifo, bus trips to away matches, and charitable work. The trust is currently pursuing tax-exempt 501(c)(6) status with the IRS.

The 107ist was publicly launched yesterday on the Timbers Army website. The first question addressed in the announcement: What is 107ist?

Much as the atmosphere of a soccer match resembles a college football game, an IST is kind of like an alumni boosters club: hard-core fans who want to have a stake in the team they love.

The second question: Why should I join?

The Timbers won’t be the only ones going to a whole new level in 2011. The Army will have its own sections set aside in the newly remodeled PGE Park. There will be a Timbers Army season ticket that puts you in the center of the bedlam.
In 2011, “the greatest football supporters the world has ever seen” are only going to get stronger, louder and prouder.
A 107ist membership is just $20 a year, with the money going to fund the Timbers Army’s effort in supporting the team and in contributing to soccer-related events and charities. And there’s more, of course!

I’m already a member!

Visit the 107ist website to sign up, and to learn about nitty gritty topics like elections, bylaws, and sundry other details.

New Site: Portland Soccer Bars

Dave — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:08:29 +0000

Portland Soccer Bars is live!

Two of the most popular posts on Dave Knows Portland are Places to watch English (and world) soccer in Portland, and Italian Soccer Viewing in Portland. The inspiration for Portland Soccer Bars began with them.

With the Timbers season and the 2010 World Cup beginning soon, not to mention the Timbers’ “promotion” to MLS in 2011, new Portland area soccer fans will be coming out of the woodwork. And a lot of them won’t know where to watch matches. Portland Soccer Bars aims to help.

Currently each bar (and cafe and restaurant) listing is organized by name, quadrant, and type of establishment. The site is a work in progress though; more categories will be added (type of food? hours?).

I will update pages for sites as I get more or better information, so please, share your updates and opinions – comments are open on each bar’s listing, and there’s a form on the contact page to submit information about new venues. I imagine this summer, during World Cup, a lot of bars that don’t normally show soccer will be jumping on the bandwagon, if only for a few weeks. Portland Soccer Bars will keep track of them too.

Cheers!

Portland Timbers Roundup (03/05/2010)

Dave — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:54:29 +0000

The big news this week: Mike Golub, former Portland Trailblazer Chief Operating Officer, has been hired for the same position with the MLS Timbers.

MLS Timbers hire Mike Golub as Chief Operating Officer at PortlandMLS2011.com

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced the hiring of Mike Golub as the Chief Operating Officer for the team in advance of its debut season in Major League Soccer (MLS). The announcement was made by Timbers President Merritt Paulson. [More]

And in biggish news: Nigerian forward Gabriel Obatola, by way of Singapore, may have signed or may soon be signing a contract with the Timbers . . . or maybe not:

A Singapore website, The Electric New Paper, is reporting that the Timbers have signed 22 year old Nigerian Gabriel Obatola, a former Gombak United striker. The veracity of the report, however, is dubious as the article goes on to state he’s going to be in the MLS and has a two year contract with the Timbers. The latest news is that Gabriel Obatola is perhaps a trialst: The Game has learned that despite reports the Timbers have NOT signed Nigerian F Gabriel Obatola, but he will train with the team next week (via @strongatnight).

And in even more biggish news, new Timbers fan site The Woodwork was launched. Highlighted must-reads this week:

First edition of The Sorbet, by Bob Kellett
USL: What Happened? by Dave Hoyt
Preseason Spotlight: Battle for the Starting XI by Bob Kellett

And now to the rest of the Roundup . . .

More Timbers signings and a soccer primer By Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com

Timbers Signings: The Portland Timbers announced three more signings on Friday, February 26, bringing their current roster to 22 players. Former trialists Doug DeMartin, Derek Gaudet and Matt Pyzdrowski have all signed one year contracts to join the Timbers first team for the 2010 season. [More]

Mike Golub goes from consultant to Timbers chief operating officer with an eye on MLS by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

Mike Golub, who was officially announced as the Portland Timbers’ team chief operating officer on Tuesday, had a head start on his job.

Golub, 48, will be in charge of all business operations for the franchise, including marketing, sponsorships, promotions and ticket sales. He had been working with the Timbers as a consultant during the past several months as the team prepared for joining Major League Soccer in 2011. [More]

Preseason notes: Timbers prepare for first test Saturday at PortlandTimbers.com

PORTLAND, Ore. – Moving through the first week of preseason training, the Portland Timbers held a morning training session on Day 4 of camp Thursday. Nearly completed with Week 1, the coaches and players have seemed to settle into the preseason routine. [More]

PGE Park Construction Update by paulsepp at Dropping Timber

Our elitist [sic] photographer gets the shot every time, and these pictures were taken today at noon. As you can see extensive foundation work is being done now, in preparation for building the east stands next Fall. [More]

Timbers Army northeast regiment plants trees by Toshio Suzuki at Growth Rings

Soccer hooligans? How about community-minded tree planters.

Thanks to long-time volunteer Irek Wielgosz, who initially posted an invite on an online forum, the Timbers Army annually volunteers at a Friends of Trees planting. [More]

March 4: Timbers Army, Gems & Giants, and 7th Planet Picture Show

Dave — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:10:11 +0000

Wow, it’s March already. And First Thursday is already upon us . . . looking for something to do?

Gems & Giants

Gems & Giants: Only the Finest in Soul and Funk, returns to the Jade Lounge (2342 SE Ankeny) Thursday, March 4. Your bi-monthly social therapy / weekend jump start commences at 7:30pm.

Timbers Army First Thursday

Get ready for the upcoming season at the Timbers Army First Thursday gathering, Thursday, March 4th at The Bitter End Pub (1981 W Burnside).

7th Planet Picture Show

7th Planet PIcture Show is an MST3K-inspired live celebration of cinematic camp, taking place twice a month at the Mt. Tabor Theater in Portland, Oregon. Will Radik and 2 or more hardened camp cinema veterans will face down some of the most ridiculous, awkward, and tasteless films born unto this pitiless earth, with only microphones (and probably alcohol). Audience members are not only allowed but encouraged to shout at the movie themselves and leave their cell phones on. [More]

The featured movie tonight: Hawk the Slayer.

A New Portland Timbers Portal: The Woodwork

Dave — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:34:08 +0000

The Woodwork, a new portal to all things Portland Timbers, the team, its players, the matches and everything else, has launched.

Announced Saturday on the SoccerCityUSA.com Message Board, the site, though in its infancy, looks promising. The initial plan is three regular columns, each with a few contributors.

The Sorbet will be critique and commentary. Consider it the editorial page. Ground Level will be focused on the matches themselves. Wooddork is for the lighter side of the sport.

The first column to appear at The Woodwork falls in the Sorbet category. It is penned by none other than Bob Kellett, long time Timbers raconteur. If you’ve been paying attention at all the past 10 years, you’ve come across his erudite and witty commentary. He used to write for the OregonLive Timbers blog (now in the capable hands of Kip Kesgard), more recently he manned the Timbers Offside Blog, and his occasional SoccerCityUSA.com Message Board missives have been educating and entertaining the Timbers faithful for years.

The site is the brainchild of another long time Timbers fan, Bruce Eaton. In addition to Bob and Bruce, expect passages from Dave Hoyt, Laurie Jane, Lucas Grzybowski, Ralph Chilton and others.

Portland Timbers Roundup (02/26/2010)

Dave — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:51:07 +0000

The biggest story this week was S – C – O – T. As the roster filled up and opening day approached, the Timbers faithful collectively worried that Scot Thompson might not be signed. A Facebook page was started to pressure the team, Twitter was abuzz with ultimatums to the Timbers front office to do the right thing. And lo and behold . . . .

SCOT is Back!! By Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com

As I arrived home from work, my wife greeted me with a big smile and some big news. SCOT is back! It was officially announced by the Portland Timbers that defender Scot Thompson has agreed to a one year deal to return to the team, bringing the team’s official roster to 19 signed players and 1 inactive player. Scot will have a dual role for the team as a player and community ambassador. [More]

Timbers’ Thompson returns for 2010 with dual role at PortlandTimbers.com

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that Scot Thompson will return for the 2010 season in a dual role as a community ambassador and player. The upcoming campaign will mark the defender’s seventh season in Portland. [More]

Timbers Release 2010 Kits by mao at Mao’s Football

The Portland Timbers today released their 2010 kits featuring a new sponsorship deal with the German solar panel company SolarWorld. As is their custom the Timbers will wear green at home and white away. There will also be a black third kit, the same as 2009. [More]

Timbers sign veteran goalkeeper Adin Brown at PortlandTimbers.com

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers have signed veteran goalkeeper Adin Brown for the 2010 season, it was announced today pending USSF approval. A former member of the U.S. National Team, Brown has played the last five seasons for Norway’s Aalesund FK. [More]

Better Know a Timber: Ross Smith by paulsepp at Dropping Timber

Another big free-agent signing by the Timbers this off-season, Ross Smith will bring experience and steady play to the Timber’s defensive backline. [More]

Timber Bits – More Stadium Porn by paulsepp at Dropping Timber

PGE Park Renovations – Pictures were taken on the morning of Sunday, February 21st. You may think that the renovations picture are redundant and uninteresting, but any day we add new stadium pictures our traffic nearly doubles. [More]

March 6: Beavers and Timbers Host a Talent Show

Dave — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:31:19 +0000

The Portland Beavers and Portland Timbers will be hosting Portland Has Talent on Saturday, March 6th (1pm to 6pm) at the Lloyd Center courtyard, outside Nordstrom’s.

The goal of the competition is to find some of the most unique and talented acts the Rose City has to offer. Possible performances include, but are not limited to: dance routines, vocal performances, acrobatics, juggling, magic tricks, junkyard percussion and other random talents. We encourage all types of “talents” to audition for a chance to be the next star of PGE Park, although acts should be appropriate for all ages.

Winners will get a chance to perform in PGE Park during Beavers and Timbers games this summer.

For more information and to register, visit the Beavers’ or Timbers’ promotion pages.

February 20: Timbers Army Third Saturday

Dave — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:03:51 +0000

The February Timbers Army ‘Third Saturday’ is upon us. The Army will be invading upper Hawthorne, aka The Barmuda Triangle.

We will descend upon upper Hawthorne like alcohol starved locusts ready to decimate SE’s hops and barley crops!

The Barmuda Triangle is between 48th-50th and contains The Space Room, Bar of the Gods, Sewickly’s Addition, Mt. Tabor Pub, Sapphire Hotel, The Water Trough, The Tanker, and if you want to stretch your legs–Angelo’s!

This vortex of inebriation also holds in it’s depth Portland’s only late night Döner Kebabs! Cash only, Brian.

It will all kick off around 7:01 at The Space Room and then with true TA passion we will take control of the entire neighborhood!

Tell your friends, tell your enemies, warn your relatives and bondsmen! Let’s make this the biggest and most memorable Third Saturday ever!!

I would be seeing you all at the The Space Room (4800 SE Hawthorne) . . . if I weren’t going to a Mardi Gras party!

For more information, visit the Facebook event page.