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Match Day (21-May-2011): Portland Timbers vs. Columbus Crew

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Portland TimbersAfter last weekend’s inspired performance and resulting draw up north the Portland Timbers (4-3-2) return home tonight to host the Columbus Crew (3-2-4).

The Timbers’ record at Jeld-Wen in league play is a perfect 4-0-0 while the Crew’s record on the road is a paltry 0-2-2. The Crew, however, don’t necessarily suck. Currently tied for 3rd in the Eastern Conference, they have a stingy defense and have finished top or near top of their conference table the past three seasons.

This is exactly the kind of game a team might not be mentally prepared for, especially after the no doubt emotionally exhausting experience that was last weekend. Let’s hope Spencer and the Timbers don’t let up.

Kickoff is at 8pm. The first 5000 fans through the turnstiles at Jeld-Wen receive a free Timbers reusable grocery bag! If you can’t make it to the match, watch on FOX 12 or estrellaTV 8.3 or listen on 95.5 The Game or La Pantera 940 AM.

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Sunday Parkways, Kenton Street Fair, Timbers, & More! (May 20-22, 2011)

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Friday

Offbeat Belly DanceOffbeat Belly Dance

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

And this third Friday, May 20, 2011 is no exception – the Offbeat Belly Dance collectives invites you to Offbeat Belly Dance! THIS FRIDAY! Blue Monk! FREEEE! Wooo! [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Mt Tabor Art WalkMt Tabor Art Walk

The Mt. Tabor Art Walk showcases the many artists who live in this neighborhood. This annual event is sponsored by a community of artists supporting each other. It is designed to promote high-quality visual art in a variety of media within the unique setting of the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. [more]

Saturday

Portland TimbersPortland Timbers vs Columbus Crew

After last weekend’s inspired performance and resulting draw up north the Portland Timbers (4-3-2) return home tonight to host the Columbus Crew (3-2-4).

The Timbers’ record at Jeld-Wen in league play is a perfect 4-0-0 while the Crew’s record on the road is a paltry 0-2-2. The Crew, however, don’t necessarily suck. [more]

Sunday

Kenton Street FairKenton Street Fair

The 2011 Kenton Street Fair takes place Sunday, May 22 from 11am to 7pm in the historic Kenton commercial district on North Denver between Schofield and Willis. . .

The street fair features dozens of vendors, activities for kids, the Coaster Car Exhibition, and plenty of entertainment, including lots of live music at four stages. [more]

Sunday ParkwaysEast Portland Sunday Parkways

East Portland‘s first Sunday Parkways takes place May 22, 2011 from 11am to 4pm.

The 7 mile traffic-free route connects Lents, Bloomington, Ed Benedict, and Gilbert Heights Parks. Bike, skateboard, jog, or walk from park to park. Observe and take part in activities including disc golf with the pros, a soccer tournament, a kids circus, dance and fitness classes, free bike repair, bike skills track, live music, and more. [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, and PDX Pipeline!

May 14, 2011: First Portland-Seattle “Derby” of the MLS Era

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Portland TimbersThe Portland Timbers travel north today, May 14, 2011, to face the Seattle Sounders for the first time in regular season Major League Soccer play.

The rivalry dates to 1975, when the Portland Timbers joined the NASL. The teams have faced each other upwards of 60 times since then (by some counts this is the 75th matchup), in various leagues and competitions. The game today has no doubt received more media coverage than any previous match.

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Match Day (30-April-2011): Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake

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Portland TimbersThe Portland Timbers return to the scene of their first two (and, ahem, only) MLS wins today to face Real Salt Lake. Kickoff at Jeld-Wen Field is 7:30pm.

Real Salt Lake, coming off a tough loss Wednesday in the CONCACAF Champions League final, are 4-0-0 in league play on the season – currently good for 2nd place in the standings despite playing literally half the number of games of the league leading LA Galaxy. Portland is 6th in the standings with a respectable (for an expansion team) 2-3-1 record.

Of course Portland has not lost or even drawn at home yet, due to inspired team offense and just enough defense. Against Real Salt Lake, probably the best team faced in this young inaugural season, the Timbers will need to play inspired defense as well.

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Match Day (17-April-2011): Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas

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Portland TimbersThe Portland Timbers return to the scene of their first MLS win today, as they face the FC Dallas at Jeld-Wen Field at 3pm.

After four matches, both teams sport identical 1-2-1 records. FC Dallas’ star is 2010 MLS MVP David Ferreira, and the team made it to the MLS Cup last year, losing to Colorado. Portland’s Kenny Cooper scored 40 goals in 90 appearances for Dallas between 2006 and 2009, and is a Dallas native.

The field should be bit dryer today.

Today also happens to be the anniversary of Timber Jim’s last official day as the Timbers’ mascot, so let’s get a win for Timber Jim!

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