2011 MLS Schedule!
2011 Fixture List Finally Released by mao at the Portland Timbers blog at The Offside
Major League Soccer finally released the 2011 fixture list for each of the eighteen clubs. [more]
Behind the Axe: additional thoughts about the Timbers schedule by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com
Now that the initial dust has settled with the release of the MLS 2011 schedule, let’s take a closer look at how this breaks out month by month [more]
Timbers land three national TV matches by Andy Giegerich at the Portland Business Journal
The Portland Timbers first Major League Soccer season will include three nationally televised matches, including two against presumed arch-rival the Seattle Sounders. [more]
Analyses of Preseason Match #2
- Exhibition: Galaxy 1 – Timbers 1 by mao at the Portland Timbers blog at The Offside
- Timbers Draw the Star Studded Galaxy by paulsepp at Dropping Timber
- Pre-Season Friendly Analysis: Portland Timbers vs. LA Galaxy by Geoff Gibson at Stumptown Footy
- Timbers and Galaxy finish with 1-1 draw by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
Player News
Umony’s goal lifts Portland Timbers by Fred Kaweesi at New Vision
BRIAN Umony elevated his chances of being rewarded a lucrative deal with US Major Soccer League side Portland Timbers after notching the all-important goal that helped his side to a 1-1 landmark draw against David Beckham’s Los Angeles Galaxy on Tuesday. [more]
Portland Timbers introduce Kenny Cooper by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
Portland Timbers coach John Spencer didn’t hold back in his praise for Kenny Cooper. [more]
Kerrea Gilbert could join Timbers next week…maybe by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
Kerrea Gilbert may finally make his long-delayed debut with the Timbers next week. The key word being “may. [more]
Fan Culture
A-League Chairmen – can you make the A-League great? by Art Sapphire at The Roar
Yes, the football in the A-League has improved over the last six seasons. However, off the pitch and in the stands, the A-League is a becoming a shipwreck, navigated by a blind crew with a broken compass.
I will be using the example of the Portland Timbers as evidence to support my findings. The Portland Timbers are debuting in the MLS this season as the 18th franchise. [more]
Teaching Timbers: Timbers Army Q&A by Geoff Gibson at Stumptown Footy
Last week, Dave Hoyt, president of the 107ist (managing group of the Timbers Army) offered himself to anybody who had any questions regarding the Timbers Army, how it functions, what it takes to be a member, etc. [more]
Choosing an MLS Team by Chris Ballard at Match Fit USA
So….(looks at notes)…That means I am down to two teams: Seattle and Portland. I hadn’t expected there to be two teams remaining, to be honest. I almost kicked out Seattle at point 2 because I didn’t think Qwest Field was a ‘soccer’ stadium but upon closer examination it had been designed with soccer as well as football in mind, so I guess that is close enough [more]
Commentary and Sundry
The other expansion comparison: Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps by Kenny Ocker at Stumptown Footy
Because Portland and the Vancouver Whitecaps are joining MLS at the same time, the two sides’ rosters are naturally comparable. [more]
What Did Spencer Discover in Ventura? by Kevin at Dropping Timber
The Timbers spent the last week in Ventura, California continuing their pre-season preparations for the 2011 MLS season. [more]
Portland Timbers return from California carrying extra confidence by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
Coming off a hard-fought exhibition draw with the Los Angeles Galaxy, the Portland Timbers returned to Portland today with a positive feeling. [more]
Spencer: Never believe anything a Scotsman says! at Prost Amerika Soccer
Portland Timbers head coach John Spencer seems to be enjoying his new challenges.
It has been evident throughout the months since the wily Glaswegian left Houston that Spencer intends to retain his sense of humour and keep morale around the camp upbeat. [more]
The Gaffer: What Kind of Coach is John Spencer? by Ryan Gates at Stumptown Footy
I was looking at our roster and was wondering who would be the most influential in terms of the teams’ style of play. The only name that really jumped out at me was Kenny Cooper. Then it hit me: at first the most influential person would be the coach. I admit this should have been obvious but like most fans I was really focused on our players. [more]
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