A Fan’s Perspective – The Story of the Timbers Army at TheOriginalWinger.com
TOW recently spoke with Garrett Dittfurth of Portland’s Timbers Army, to learn more about the scene in Portland, the history of the Timbers Army, and the excitement ahead of their entry into MLS in 2011. And by the way, don’t be surprised if the Portland-Seattle rivalry is immediately the most intense in MLS. [More]
Adams to ask council to let Paulson begin work on PGE Park by Anne Saker at The Oregonian
Though a final agreement to install Major League Soccer in PGE Park is not yet completed, Mayor Sam Adams will ask the City Council next week to allow franchise owner Merritt Paulson to start work on the stadium’s reconfiguration.. [More]
A sugarplum of a soccer stadium by The Oregonian Editorial Board
PGE Park, the close-in ballpark that started a protracted, oxygen-sucking, hackle-raising, invective-slinging civic argument in Portland 18 months ago, awaits a stunning makeover for Major League Soccer. [More]
Timbers Notebook: Keita leads Salgaocar in cup play at PortlandTimbers.com
PORTLAND, Ore. – Well, it is not exactly a break for the holidays for forward Mandjou Keita. As people prepare for the Christmas holiday, the Guinean striker is back to work, helping Salgaocar Sport Club kickoff India’s 31st Federation Cup tournament. [More]
The USSF Makes a Decision by Kip Kesgard at Oregonlive
I’ve always loved the show “Let’s Make a Deal”, mostly because of the contestant’s reactions to the Zonk prizes. For those not aware of how the game works, the host will usually offer a contestant a choice between prizes. One is usually visible, and then there’s an offer of something in a box or behind a curtain. Sometimes, the other prize is spectacular, like a car or a trip; sometimes, it’s a goat or 50 pounds of potatoes, which counts as a “Zonk”. [More]
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