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Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (22-Tuesday-2011)

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As part of their Better Know A Supporters Group series, the Free Beer Movement examines the Timbers Army. And at USSoccerPlayers.com Jason Davis contrasts the Timbers way with that of our Northern neighbors.

For a blast from your bellbottom past, go check out the Kick Magazine from 1976 at Dropping Timber. Remember, the best country in the country deserves the best beer: Blitz Weinhard beer.

The MLS Timbers have announced the creation of a state wide youth academy system.

I hope you didn’t buy plane tickets already – the 2011 match schedule was tweaked a bit last week due to the Fox Soccer Channel deal. The good news is more matches on TV.

Go check out Nevets‘ blog, Soccer Watcher, for his curated collection of No Pity Axe Bootleg sketches (including my wife’s contribution!).

Kip at OregonLive.com has the run down on last week’s three new signings and the 2011 U.S. Open Cup structure. And Rick Curwen recaps Timbers Army volunteer efforts with Friends of Trees.

“No Pity” and “We Are Timbers” Bootlegs

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No Pity! By Heather (Mile73.com)The bootlegging began a few weeks ago with a couple expertly drawn contributions by Portland comic artist Mike Russell (aka @CulturePulp).

More (good natured) hand drawn spoofs of the Timbers’ No Pity campaign and We Are Timbers fan shoot started popping up on Twitter. Radio personality Fat Boy Roberts, of Cort and Fatboy fame, contributed one. Food writer and photographer Allison Jones threw her hat into the ring.

Heather even added a contribution featuring the both of us: Because the Cool Kids Are Doing It.

And now legendary Portland Timbers fan and freelance photographer Steven Lenhart (better known as Nevets) has started a curated collection of the No Pity bootlegs at his new blog, Soccer Watcher. Take a gander:

“No Pity” Axe Bootleg Sketches

Portland Timbers Roundup (18-February-2011)

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TimbersPlayer News

Perlaza expected to rejoin team in Arizona by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

The heralded forward from Colombia never appeared on the field during the Timbers’ four-day training stint in Portland that ended Tuesday. However, Portland coach John Spencer said Perlaza is expected to re-join the team during its nine-day stay in Casa Grande, Arizona. [more]

Sal Zizzo Joins Portland from Chivas USA by mao at the Timbers blog at The Offside

Portland Timbers today traded for Sal Zizzo, a winger from Chivas USA in return for allocation money. The 23-year old (24 in early April) has featured for Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga, Chivas USA in Major League Soccer and has a single cap with the US national team. [more]

Timbers Sign Midfielder Freddie Braun, Goalkeeper Jake Gleeson at PortlandTimbers.com

The Portland Timbers announced today the signing of midfielder Freddie Braun and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. Both are products of the Timbers’ development team, the Portland Timbers U-23s. [more]

Purdy Ready For Competition by Kelly McLain at Timbers Insider

Steve Purdy knows that if the Timbers had a real match today, he would likely be the starting right back. But he also knows that the imminent arrival of Englishman Kerrea Gilbert means that some very tough competition will be arriving shortly. [more]

Stadium News

Timbers conversion of PGE Park takes shape by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

The transformation of PGE Park continues. [more]

Fight averted: New PGE Park scoreboard won’t block Multnomah Athletic Club views by James Mayer at The Oregonian

Neighbors can be pesky for any developer, but this is one neighbor you probably don’t want mad at you. [more]

Club News

U.S. Open Cup Format Revealed, Portland Timbers Vie for 1 of 2 Spots by Geoff Gibson at Stumptown Footy

. . . the NASL (provisional D2 soccer in America) will not be participating in this year’s tournament. While the official reason remains that “there wasn’t enough time to schedule them in,” most believe there are other factors at play here. So, the current line up is as such: [more]

Timbers U-23 Schedule Announced by paulsepp at Dropping Timber

The Portland Timber U-23 will kick off the defense of their 2010 title on Friday May 6th. The venue is yet to be announced. The 2010 Timbers U-23 squad went undefeated all the way through the regular season and playoffs. [more]

Fandom

Behind The Axe: More observations from practice, and Timbers Fan of the Day by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com

I’ve been extremely pleased to see more of the Portland Timbers practicing this season, as the club has gone to great lengths to give media the chance to see the progress. [more]

Check out the Timbers Fan of the Day feature at OregonLive

And don’t forget – the last Timbers Army 3rd Saturday of the off season is this Saturday, February 19th!

Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (15-February-2011)

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TimbersIt’s Tuesday, so that means one thing: Quizzy Trivia Timbers Trivia with Sabrina Miller!

In Timbers blogging news, Look back and look forward with Nevets at his new blog Soccer Watcher.

And Timbers Insider has really taken off lately. I recommend adding it to your daily Timbers reading.

Oh, and check out the shiny and new Timbers Army website!

The Timbers, as you’ve no doubt heard, are back from California and back to training. Coach Spencer thinks the team is still miles off, but that’s why they keep training. Curious what a training session is like? Check out the Dropping Timber and Stumptown Footy coverage.

And check out the latest (yesterday!) PGE Park renovation photos at The Nerd is the Word.

The Portland Timbers marketing efforts continue collecting accolades, this time from Seattle!

Portland Timbers Roundup (11-February-2011)

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Timbers2011 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

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]