Team News
MLS Quick Look: Portland Timbers by Scott French at ESPN Los Angeles
The original Timbers, of course, played in the old North American Soccer League; this club was formed in 2001 and has spent the past 10 years in whichever league constituted the second tier of American pro soccer. [more]
Kit Numbers Unveiled for Timbers by mao at the Portland Timbers blog at The Offside
Portland Timbers today unveiled the kit numbers for signed players ahead of their first pre-season exhibition on Friday against Ventura County Fusion. [more]
Portland Timbers surpass 11,000 season tickets sold by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
With more than two months before its’ first-ever regular season home game, the team has less than 1,000 season tickets remaining. Team officials have said the club plans to cap season ticket sales at 12,000 for its inaugural season. [more]
Player News
Ryan Guy Also in Training Camp with Portland by mao at the Portland Timbers blog at The Offside
Ryan Guy has been officially announced as a trialist in camp with Portland Timbers in Ventura, California this week. The 25-year old right winger has played at St. Patrick’s Athletic in Dublin since 2007 making 132 appearances and scoring 24 goals in the League of Ireland Premier Division. [more]
Kenny Cooper expected to join Portland Timbers next week by Geoffrey C. Arnold a The Oregonian
Portland head coach John Spencer said the team’s high-profile signing could arrive in Portland midweek, possibly Feb. 9 or 10th. [more]
Match News!
Pre-Season Match #1: Timbers vs. Ventura County Fusion by Dan at Dropping Timber
The MLS Timbers will take the field against another side for the first time ever on Friday. This is only the first exhibition match, so the final score will be meaningless, but you’d expect the Timbers to get a positive result against a fourth tier opponent. [more]
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