Join the Timbers Army tonight, November 5th, at the Cheerful Bullpen (1730 SW Taylor) at 7pm. Hang out with all those people in the North End that you have been missing these past weeks to chat about the Timbers, drink some beer, and count down the days until the start of the 2010 season!
And now, more Timbers news:
Timbers News – The Rift Continues and Paul Conway Honored By Kip Kesgard at Oregonlive.com
Over the past few years, the USL-1 has had franchise issues that have affected the entire league in terms of scheduling and travel. In 2007, the Virginia Beach Mariners folded just before the season started, giving the Portland Timbers five matches against the expansion California Victory. In 2008 and 2009, the Miami FC Blues have faced ticket deadlines imposed by ownership just before the season to improve on their lagging attendance, but each time the team and city have done just enough to keep things going. At least this year, the offseason league drama is starting early, but the framework of the USL could be dramatically changed by events this week. [More]
Veteran Player Ballot Announced National Soccer Hall of Fame
Glenn Myernick – Eight NASL seasons, 10 caps between 1977 and 1979, U.S. National Team captain, and former Portland Timber (1980-1982), is a 2010 Veteran Player Ballot finalist for the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum.
Timbers Notebook: Ties to MLS Cup chase Portland Timbers Website
The race to the 2009 MLS Cup is underway. And with the first round of Major League Soccer’s playoffs concluding this week, there are several players competing in the MLS postseason with ties to the Portland Timbers. [More]
And for your amusement:
TMZ Has No Love For Alan Gordon By SF at The Offside Rules
According to TMZ, “David Beckham didn’t grab the mechanical bull by the horns — but dude definitely appreciated the busty, jiggling ladies who did last night at the Saddle Ranch.” What, no love for Alan Gordon? The only thing featured more prominently in this clip than his mug is the bull’s ass. And he was the co-star of The Beckham Experiment for Christ sakes! [More]
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