There’s a lot from Kip this week:
My trip to the Emerald City by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com
I’ve seen enough Portland and Seattle games in the NBA and WHL to know that there was a pretty good dislike between the teams, but there was something different in the matchups between the Timbers and Sounders. [More]
Timbers odds and ends – March 17th edition by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com
There’s plenty of other news to talk about with the Timbers besides their big win in Seattle this week. The team continues to sign more players to fortify their 2010 roster, while the business sides of USSF Division 2 and MLS make headlines with some management decisions. [More]
Soccer Primer Part 2 by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com
In ‘Part 1′ of the primer we talked a lot about the basics of soccer, and now I’ll discuss some nuances of the game including ball control, strategy, set pieces, penalty kicks and more rules. [More]
And now, in the non Kip Kesgard department:
We’re Going to Win The Everything by Bob Kellet at The Woodwork
Heading into Thursday’s exhibition match against the Seattle Sounders my biggest concern for the Portland Timbers was injury. I had this sinking fear that one or two of the players, who have only been training for a week and a half, would fall prey to the rivalry hype and try to do too much. It appears like there was victory on this front. [More]
In backup keeper Matt Pyzdrowski news :
Reaching his professional goals by Scott Schmid at Clarendon Hills Suburban Life
Hinsdale, IL – In the back of his mind, Matt Pyzdrowski has always believed he has what it takes to succeed at the professional level.
Now the Hinsdale native will get a chance to prove it.
Graduating from Marquette in December after being one of the top goalies in the Big East, the 23-year old signed Feb. 26 with the Portland Timbers of the U.S. Soccer Federation Division II Pro League. [More]
A new season-long blog with GK Matt Pyzdrowski at PortlandTimbers.com
Entering his first pro season in 2010, goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski will share his rookie experiences and thoughts throughout the season in a season-long blog, called “The Clean Sheet.” Get to know Matt in his first installment. [More]
And finally, some good old fashioned Timbers Tidbits:
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