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Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (23-November-2010)

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TimbersThe MLS Cup Final took place Sunday (Colorado are the new champs), and Monday each MLS club announced which eleven players they would protect from the MLS Expansion Draft on Wednesday. (For all the expansion draft 2010 protected lists, visit Dropping Timber.)

Teams were permitted to begin wheeling and dealing yesterday, and the Timbers have already picked up a player. Portland exchanged their third round draft pick in the SuperDraft (which takes place in January) for Jeremy Hall from Red Bull New York.

It will be interesting to see what else Gavin and the Timbers have up their sleeves as Wednesday approaches.

Also on Monday the LA Galaxy traded an international roster spot to the Timbers in exchange for allocation money.

Stay tuned to the Timbers blog at The Offside and Dropping Timber for updates (and for realtime updates, follow them on twitter: @maofootball and @DroppingTimber respectively). Late Addition: And add the OregonLive Timbers Blog to the mix. Per comment below, Kip (@kipkesgard) will also be covering the expansion draft.

In supporter news, Timber Jim and the 107ist can’t seem to stop doing good deeds. The latest involves volunteering labor and money raised from selling scarves to help build Harper’s Playground, a inclusive playground structure for children and adults of all abilities, at Arbor Lodge Park. The $3500 check will be presented today (Tuesday, November 23 2010) to Portland Parks Commissioner Nick Fish by Timber Jim, representatives of 107ist, and Cody Goldberg, father of 5 year old Harper Goldberg, who has Emanual Syndrome, and for whom Harper’s Playground is named.

Portland Timbers Roundup (19-November-2010)

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TimbersSupporter news

From The Terraces: Cascadia Derby Away Support Part I Timbers Army by Cody Croghan at World Soccer Reader

Rewind to the late 1970’s. Long before a physical Cascadia Cup existed (debuted in 2004), the Cascadia Derby was thriving. Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps were all members of the North American Soccer League. These three sides were just a car ride apart and could care less about facing Pele or Der Kaiser or Johan Cruyff. Instead, they went after each other and a fierce rivalry was born. As the years passed, the landscape of soccer in the United States changed, but the Cascadia Derby did not. From the NASL to the USL to the USSF D2 Pro League, the rivalry was a constant. [more]

Timbers Army Third Saturday

The Timbers Army Third Saturday for November 2010 takes place in my neck of the woods, at The Florida Room (435 N Killingsworth), on Saturday, November 20.

“If downing pints with your fellow Timbers Army compatriots isn’t enough of a draw, the Florida Room features pool and pinball, comfort food (tater tots!), a covered and heated smoking deck, a jukebox, and a photo booth. That’s right, a photo booth. Instant legends will be born this night.” [more]

MLS Cup Final Viewing

The 2010 MLS Cup Final pits FC Dallas against the Colorado Rapids in Toronto. Normally most Portlanders wouldn’t give a rats ass about this match, but next year the Portland Timbers will be playing in the league, so maybe it’s a good idea for us to take a gander at the competition. [more]

MLS news

Alex Nimo to graduate from Generation Adidas- what it means for RSL and the expansion draft by denz at SBNation

Well last year RSL avoided losing anyone in the expansion draft by working out a deal for Chris Seitz to be traded to the Philadelphia Union, one of the conditions was that the Union would not select any RSL players in the expansion draft.

I didn’t have Alex on my protected list because while he has a good upside the RSL midfield is very deep, there is also the fact that Alex is clearly upset that he hasn’t been brought back into the fold at RSL and spent two years on loan to the Portland Timbers. [more]

Spencer: Reserve League is a great way to develop coaches and players at Prost Amerika Soccer

News that MLS has reintroduced the reserve league has been warmly greeted by all in the Pacific Northwest. But one man has even greater reason than most to allow himself a wry smile and that is the man who coached the last side to win it, new Portland Timbers head coach John Spencer. [more]

The Brad Knighton Interview at Sons of Ben

BK: The Portland Timbers organization is top class. From when I first was loaned out there, I did not know what to expect, but when I met Gavin, and Merit, and the entire organization and coaching staff I felt very welcomed! The fan base there is fantastic. It is going to be such a great addition to the league having them and Vancouver come into the league next year. The Pacific Northwest rivalry will be in full effect. They were a USL team when I was there, and they averaged 14,000 a game. I can’t wait to see their attendance for an MLS game at PGE Park. [more]

PortlandTimbers.com gets a face lift

MLS Timbers Launch New Portlandtimbers.com at PortlandTimbers.com

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers today launched a new website as part of the team’s Major League Soccer debut in 2011. The Timbers and MLS Digital have constructed an entirely new portlandtimbers.com that will be the leading source for information and content on the Timbers. [more]

Portland Timbers Reach 9,000 Season Tickets Sold at Pitch Black Underground

As you probably already know the Portland Timbers launched their new MLS website yesterday. The new site has received a very positive reception from fans for its polished look. After doing some digging around on the page I found this interesting statement from the ticket sales section. [more]

MLS Welcomes the Timbers

MLS on Timbers: Alan Gordon by Brian Costello at PortlandTimbers.com

Gordon was a standout forward at Oregon State University before signing with the Timbers USL edition in 2004. Nicknamed “Flash” and with fans singing the theme song from the classic film of the same name, Gordon took the league by storm garnering Rookie of the Year honors and tying for the league lead in goals with 17. Eventually signing with the Los Angeles Galaxy and playing alongside David Beckham, Gordon has moved on to be a key part of Chivas USA’s attack. Portland obviously had a big effect on his development and he’s keen to see how Portland and the Timbers Army will make an impact next season in MLS. [more]

MLS on Timbers: Brian Ching by Brian Costello at PortlandTimbers.com

Brian Ching: I thought Portland was a great city. I thought that they had a tremendous amount of fan support especially at the USL level. I remember having some great rivalry games when I was playing with Seattle against Portland. I think that’s going to be one of the best rivalries in the entire MLS. And you throw in Vancouver, I think all three cities really go out and support their teams. And it’s not just that, I think there’s a real dedication and a real loyalty that these teams are going to have. [more]

Audio

mao’s Football Show – Episode 3

FC Media Question of the Week, 200 Twitter followers, 107ist, Timbers Army, S-C-O-T, New MLS rules, Return of Reserve League, Home Grown Players, Expansion Draft, MLS Cup playoffs, Marcus Hahnemann?, Robbie Findley?, Kuwait 9 – India 1, Panama v. Honduras, Ibad, AFC Wilmbledon v. MK Dons?, Chelsea 0 – Sunderland 3, Johan Elmander, Milan Derby, Bundesliga, Cascadia away tickets issues, John Bain, Scott Benedetti, Ignacio Baez, MLS Cup final at the Bagdad, 107ist, Green is the Color. [Listen at Cascadia.FM]

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Timber Joey started The Official Timber Joey Blog back in July at TimberJoey.com, but only started posting a few days ago. His first posts:

November 19-21: Offbeat Belly Dance, FEASTival, Timbers Army, and More!

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Friday

Offbeat Belly DanceOffbeat Belly Dance

Every third Friday of the month the Blue Monk (3341 SE Belmont) hosts the Offbeat Belly Dance collective, a club rocking, good timing, genre-defying gang of badass belly dancers.

And this third Friday, November 19 2010 is no exception – the Offbeat Belly Dance collectives invites you to an Awesome! Free show! Yiyiyi! [more]

Saturday

Farmers MarketThanksgiving FEASTival Farmers Market at PSU

Portland Farmers Market is hosting a special Thanksgiving FEASTival at the PSU location on Saturday, November 20 2010.

There will be plenty of seasonal produce “such as cranberries, pears, hazelnuts, apples, shallots, walnuts, wild mushrooms, winter squashes, herbs, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, leeks, carrots, leafy greens and more!” [more]

Timbers ArmyTimbers Army Third Saturday

The Timbers Army Third Saturday for November 2010 takes place in my neck of the woods, at The Florida Room (435 N Killingsworth), on Saturday, November 20.

“If downing pints with your fellow Timbers Army compatriots isn’t enough of a draw, the Florida Room features pool and pinball, comfort food (tater tots!), a covered and heated smoking deck, a jukebox, and a photo booth. That’s right, a photo booth. Instant legends will be born this night.” [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Wild Arts FestivalWild Arts Festival

The Audubon Society of Portland presents the 2010 Wild Arts Festival this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21 at the Montgomery Park Atrium and Ballroom (2701 NW Vaughn).

“The Wild Arts Festival celebrates nature in the work of regionally and nationally-known artists and writers. Now in its 30th year in Portland, the Festival has become the northwest’s premier show and sale of nature-related art and books.” more]

Sunday

MLS Cup 2010MLS Cup Final Viewing

The 2010 MLS Cup Final pits FC Dallas against the Colorado Rapids in Toronto. Normally most Portlanders wouldn’t give a rats ass about this match, but next year the Portland Timbers will be playing in the league, so maybe it’s a good idea for us to take a gander at the competition.

And we can, at the MLS Cup Final viewing at the Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne) on Sunday, November 21. Doors open at 4:30pm, kickoff occurs at 5:30pm. This event is free and open to all ages. [more]

And for more, visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, and PDX Pipeline!

MLS Cup Final Viewing (21-Sunday-2010)

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MLS Cup 2010The 2010 MLS Cup Final pits FC Dallas against the Colorado Rapids in Toronto. Normally most Portlanders wouldn’t give a rats ass about this match, but next year the Portland Timbers will be playing in the league, so maybe it’s a good idea for us to take a gander at the competition.

And we can, at the MLS Cup Final viewing at the Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne) on Sunday, November 21. Doors open at 4:30pm, kickoff occurs at 5:30pm. This event is free and open to all ages.

In addition to watching the match, you’ll have a chance to pick up Timbers merchandise (including pre-ordered Sunflower scarves if you didn’t pick them up the night before at the Timbers Army Third Saturday event). 107ist membership cards will be available for pick up at this event too.

Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (15/11/2010)

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TimbersPortland Timbers News is hard to come by this week, so bear with me.

Gameday Merchandising will be the retail vendor operator at the stadium soon to be formerly known as PGE Park.

Joe O’Neil writes at the Bleacher Report on why he doesn’t watch MLS. His reason is Brian Dunseth, who I guess is a Fox Soccer Channel commentator? I wouldn’t know because I too don’t watch MLS – what soccer fan has time with all the higher quality leagues around the world? But both Joe O’Neil and I are Portland Timbers season-ticket holders, so we will watch MLS soccer next year. Fortunately at the live event, and at sports bars, you can’t hear the commentators.

107ist107st members [you are one aren’t you?!] received a notice Monday to renew their memberships before Midnight, December 31st 2010. If you’re not yet a member, join now! 107ist is a member-based organization open to anyone who loves soccer, the Timbers, Portland, and, especially, the combination of the three. Members receive special Timbers Army/107st merchandise, pre-sale access to transportation to road games, special members-only events, and lots more. Plus your dues help support the 107ist charitable contributions.

The 2011 107ist board elections are almost here too – if you think you have what it takes to run for office, visit the election page to find out how.

And finally, recently retired (unfortunately due to post-concussion syndrome) MLS player Taylor Twellman has some kind words about the Pacific Northwest:

I really wanted that chance to play in the Pacific Northwest (against the expansion Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps) and see the rivalries being formed there. It is the beginning of something truly, truly special.