Another draw was the result Wednesday, but this one doesn’t feel quite as bad as some of the others. The Portland Timbers shut out the highest scoring team in the league, the Austin Aztex, in Texas. Some recaps:
Game 10: Austin 0 – Timbers 0 by mao at Portland Timbers USL Blog at The Offside
A nil-nil draw was all the Portland Timbers could muster in only their third road game this season, away to Austin Aztex at House Park. It can be described that way because the Timbers again outshot their opponents and again rung the post on several occasions without the satisfaction of putting one in the net. Despite that failure, the ability to complete a clean sheet against the league’s most explosive offensive team is a fine accomplishment for Steve Cronin and the four at the back. Obviously the Timbers need to be earning more than shared points going forward, but considering Austin had not lost since April, picking up a tough away point on Wednesday was a good result. [more]
Timbers hold Aztex Scoreless in nil-nil draw by paulsepp at Dropping Timber
The Portland Timbers held the Austin Aztex to a nil-nil draw last night. The Timbers are the only team to get a shut out against the Aztex so far this season. The Timbers defense held off the highest scoring team the league, as the offense once again got opportunities but failed to capitalize. The woodwork has been unfriendly this season, as our shots continue to bounce off and not in, as Josten did from 30 feet out. We wish we could talk about more details of the game, but the streaming feed from Austin was unwatchable, a league wide problem that hopefully can be fixed by playoff time. Great fan video below. [more]
In corporate and MLS Timbers news:
Portland Timbers hope new logo is a bridge between past and future by Rachel Bachman at The Oregonian
The business meeting in the bowels of PGE Park speeds through plans for the Portland Timbers’ biggest party ever — will they sell souvenirs? Yes. Beer? Definitely — but hangs on one question:
What if they unveil the new logo… and nobody cheers? [more]
Burgerville inks deal as Portland Timbers sponsor for 2011 Major League Soccer by Allan Brettman at The Oregonian
Burgerville, known for its mantra of serving the greater community, will be named today as the Portland Timbers first “founding partner.”
The Vancouver-based fast food restaurant chain will be among a half dozen or so highest-visibility companies sponsoring the Timbers as it approaches their inaugural Major League Soccer season in 2011. [more]
In player news:
Timbers release forward O.J. Obatola at PortlandTimbers.com
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today announced that the club and forward O.J. Obatola have come to a mutual agreement to release the player from his contract.
Obatola, 22, appeared in six games for the Timbers during the regular season, totaling 348 minutes, one goal and one assist. He joined the club April 7 after playing four seasons in Singapore. [more]
2010 World Cup reconnects some members of Portland Timbers with their home countries by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
New Zealand has yet to play its first World Cup match, but the team has already earned a dubious distinction — it has been tagged by bookmakers as the least likely country to win the championship.
But the underdog role hasn’t prevented Portland Timber defender and New Zealand native Cameron Knowles from expressing hope for the team. [more]
In Timbers history news:
Rose Festival Cup 1977………… by Kurt Schubothe at Throw Ins
On this day May 11th 1977 the Portland Timbers 3 and the Seattle Sounders 0. I do not have the exact records but I do know the Portland held the Rose Festival Cup for many seasons during Rose Festival. Looking back over the NASL seasons Seattle was the team we played during Rose Festival week here in Portland. It took place for four seasons from 1977 to 1980. Portland won 3 out of the 4 cups. Below is game report from the St. Petersburg Times June 13 1977. [more]
And don’t forget Saturday, June 12th:
World Cup Viewing Party – Logo Launch
The Timbers, who mark their debut MLS season in 2011, will unveil the team’s new crest at halftime of the United States-England match during a free World Cup viewing event at Director Park in downtown Portland on Saturday, June 12. The new logo symbolizes the Timbers ascent to Major League Soccer in 2011, proudly signifying Portland’s deserved place in top-flight soccer. Merchandise featuring the new logo will be available for purchase at Director Park immediately after the unveiling of the team’s new crest. [more]
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