The Jimmy Conway Testimonial Match took place Thursday, August 26 2010 before the Timbers vs Aztex match.
Dropping Timber has write ups on a few of the Old Legends in the Jimmy Conway Testimonial Match, and images from the match. Visit Timbers Throw Ins for a collection of articles about Jimmy Conway from his Timbers days.
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Reds and yellow all around, Timbers and Aztex draw 1-1 in hard fought match by Allison Andrews at The Timber Mill
In a match that would feature two ejections, eight yellow cards, and a lot of physical play, it would be the Timbers that would take an early lead on a goal by Bright Dike, but Sullivan Silva would tie it for Austin 22 minutes later. Though the Timbers would play much of the second half with a man advantage, they could not capitalize, and would end the night with a disappointing 1-1 draw in front of 14,985 at PGE Park. [more]
More recaps:
- Game 24: Timbers 1 – Austin 1 by mao at the Timbers USL Blog at The offside
- Timbers battle Aztex to hard-fought draw at PGE Park at PortlandTimbers.com
- Portland 1, Austin 1: Timbers get opportunities, fail to take advantage at The Oregonian
- Post Match interviews PTFC v Austin Aztex at Dropping Timber
Looking ahead
Timbers gear up for stretch run, playoffs by Paul Danzer at The Columbian
After hosting Austin today, Portland plays Crystal Palace Baltimore on Sunday and Peurto Rico on Sept. 2 to close out its PGE Park schedule. The Timbers play their final four regular-season matches on the road. Any home playoff matches will be played at either the University of Portland or Hillsboro Stadium because of renovation work at PGE Park in advance of the club’s move to Major League Soccer in 2011. [more]
In the this-is-not-new-news department
PGE Park will have a new name as Portland Timbers move to MLS by Aaron Fentress at The Oregonian
PGE Park will have a new moniker next season. What exactly remains up for negotiations. But the chance to sell the naming rights for Portland Beavers/Timbers owner Merritt Paulson couldn’t have come at a better time.
The stadium’s 10-year agreement with Portland General Electric is up after this year when the Portland Beavers are being displaced by renovations to turn the stadium into a suitable venue for the Timbers’ move to Major League Soccer. [more]
In player news
Timbers Sign Kevin Goldthwaite by mao at the Timbers USL Blog at The Offside
Q&A with Ian Joy at soccer365.com
S365 – How are you enjoying Portland?
IJ – I am absolutely loving life in Portland. After missing almost a whole year last year with injuries I needed to play games and try to stay healthy, I have been very fortunate that I have managed to do that here. A little help from Head Coach Gavin Wilkinson giving me the odd rest now and again goes a long way into giving my body the right time to recover and stay in good condition. [more]
Pore Is Money in the Bank for the Timbers by Oakley Brooks at EnzymePDX
Call him the Iceman.
Ryan Pore has taken six penalty kicks in USSF Division-2 Pro League games this season and hit all six. That’s nearly half of his league-leading 13 goals, and more important for the Timbers, the successful penalties have meant the difference in points-earning wins or ties four times. The midfielder’s latest secured a 1-0 victory over Minnesota in the 68th minute Saturday night and left Portland in fourth place in the league, five points shy of regional rival Vancouver. [more]
Didn’t see you there last night. Turnout for the testimonial was a bit sad, but it did pick up a bit for the second half. I’m not sure why the didn’t start it at 5:30, or even move the main game back a bit. Still, it was fun.
Scott – Alas, Heather and I were too busy preparing for the big day to attend the match . . . hoping to make it Sunday!
Hey Dave – The Timbers are testing a new bike parking setup for Sunday night’s match. 250 bike spaces!! PGE is hoping that the city will come out in force, on bikes, and check it out.