The Portland Timbers (3-5-3) play host to the Vancouver Whitecaps (5-3-3) at Jeld-Wen Field on Saturday at 7 p.m.
The match will be broadcast live on ROOT Sports, 750 AM The Game, and La Pantera 940 AM.
Hard to believe, but the Timbers are undefeated in May, with two 0-0 draws and last weekend’s 2-1 defeat of the Chicago Fire – they haven’t lost at home since the 2-1 defeat by Chivas on April 7. Vancouver lost to Toronto FC on Wednesday, and last Saturday they drew 2-2 with the other Cascadian rivals at BMO Field in Vancouver.
This should be an interesting match between a Timbers team that still struggles to score goals, but has perhaps caught a glimpse of daylight recently; and a Vancouver team much improved over last year’s team, but no doubt exhausted, having played seven matches already in the month of May.
In addition to jockeying for position on the conference table, both teams tonight are aiming for the 2012 Cascadia Cup. Only one match has been played in the competition so far this year, last weekend’s 2-2 draw between the Whitecaps and Seattle.
Match previews and intrigue
- Spencer emphasizes Cascadia importance to squad by Dan Itel at MLSSoccer.com
- Cascadia Rivalry: Brian Gant looks back by Mark Nelson at PortlandTimbers.com
- Strong’s Notes: Tremendous Turnaround by John Strong at PortlandTimbers.com
- Timbers Versus Whitecaps: Cascadia Cup Clash by Brenaldo at Timberlandia
- Cascadia Cup: What Does It Mean To You? by Geoff Gibson at Stumptown Footy
- Timbers v Vancouver Preview: CASCADIA CUP! by ╭∩╮（︶︿︶）╭∩╮ at Mental and Green
- Forward into Battle at the axe
- won’t you be, please won’t you be . . . my neighbor. at the axe
- Portland Timbers carry momentum into derby against Whitecaps by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
- Portland Timbers to face improved Vancouver Whitecaps by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian
- Whitecaps Saturday: Timbers test a tough one by Bruce Constantineau at the Vancouver Sun
- Whitecaps FC gear up for Cascadia Cup clash at Portland Timbers by Simon Fudge at WhitecapsFC.com
Dave~
Did I mention that there will be ALL 19 MLS team shirts signed by the players up for auction?
Did I mention that there will be incredible photos by Craig Mitchelldyer, Allison Andrews, Kip Keshard, Rick Curwin and others who so generously donated? Also up for auction.
Did I mention that amazing works of art by our own Brent Diskin, Ken Rumbaugh and my beautiful niece Olivia Serrill? Also available at auction.
Did I mention that the wine will be provided by our own Dave Petterson with Vista Hills Winery?
Did I mention that our own Art Larrance with Cascade Brewing will be providing fine crafted beer for this occasion?
Did I mention that all this is included in your ticket price?
Ohhh~My bad~ They are.
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