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2011 Portland Timbers Schedule

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Note some of these have changed since the original announcement

Date

Opponent

Time (PT)

TV

  

Sat., Mar 19

at Colorado*

6 p.m.

FSC, Local TV

  

Sat., Mar 26

at Toronto FC

11 a.m.

TSN, Local TV

  

Sat., Apr 2

at New England

4:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Thu., Apr 14

CHICAGO

8 p.m.

ESPN2

  

Sun., Apr 17

FC DALLAS

3 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Apr 23

at LA Galaxy**

8 p.m.

FSC

  

Sat., Apr 30

REAL SALT LAKE

7:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Fri., May 6

PHILADELPHIA***

7:30 p.m.

FSC

  

Sat., May 14

at Seattle

8 p.m.

ESPN2

  

Sat., May 21

COLUMBUS

7:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sun., May 29

D.C. UNITED

2 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Jun 4

at Chivas USA***

7:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Jun 11

COLORADO

7:30 p.m.

Gala, Local TV

  

Sun., Jun 19

NEW YORK

4 p.m.

Gala, Local TV

  

Sat., Jun 25

at FC Dallas

5:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Jul 2

SPORTING KANSAS CITY

8 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sun., Jul 10

SEATTLE

2 p.m.

ESPN

  

Sat., Jul 16

at Chicago

5:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Jul 23

at Columbus

5 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Jul 30

TORONTO FC

8 p.m.

Local TV

  

Wed., Aug 3

LA GALAXY

8 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Aug 6

at San Jose

7:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sun., Aug 14

at Houston

6 p.m.

Gala, Local TV

  

Wed., Aug 17

at Sporting Kansas City

5:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Aug 20

VANCOUVER*

7 p.m.

FSC, TSN

  

Wed., Aug 24

CHIVAS USA

8 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Aug 27

at D.C. United

4:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Sep 10

at Philadelphia

4:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Fri., Sep 16

NEW ENGLAND**

8 p.m.

FSC

  

Wed., Sep 21

SAN JOSE

7:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Sep 24

at New York

4:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sun., Oct 2

at Vancouver**

1:30 p.m.

TSN2, Local TV

  

Fri., Oct 14

HOUSTON

7:30 p.m.

Local TV

  

Sat., Oct 22

at Real Salt Lake

6 p.m.

Local TV

  

* – TV change
** – time change
*** – date change

Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (8-February-2011)

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TimbersThe Portland Timbers visit the LA Galaxy tonight in their second ever exhibition match as an MLS team – check out the match preview at Dropping Timber. Friday night in their first ever exhibition match as an MLS team the Timbers drew 1-1 with the Ventura County Fusion.

Unfortunately that first match had a casualty: Bright Dike, who ruptured his achilles tendon. The good news is that his surgery was successful and if all goes well with his recovery he could be back on the pitch in 6 to 9 month.

Also in player news, the Belfast Telegraph reports that the Portland Timbers are trying to lure Northern Ireland international Jamie Mulgrew stateside.

Soon we’ll all be able to plan our summers, as the MLS has finally declared the 2011 MLS schedule will be released on Thursday, February 10th.

At PGE Park the seats and the turf are being installed, which is a good sign because, for what it’s worth, SBNation declared PGE Park the #1 MLS Stadium “situation” for 2011.

FC Media, dedicated to forming the definitive history of Portland Timbers Football Club wants to see your kit!

Join FC Media for a photo shoot specifically designed to showcase Portland Timbers kits. Whether they’re new or old replicas, DIY or game-worn shirts, we want to capture the breadth of Timbers kits in the Portland community.

The FC Media open studio event takes place this Sunday, February 13 from 10:30am until 2pm at Studio 20 (419 SE Ivon).

Also remember mao’s Football Show airs live Tuesdays at 4pm and new Portland Timbers related podcast Shed Culture with Hermes airs Thursdays at 4pm on Cascadia.FM.

Portland Timbers Roundup (4-February-2011)

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TimbersTeam News

MLS Quick Look: Portland Timbers by Scott French at ESPN Los Angeles

The original Timbers, of course, played in the old North American Soccer League; this club was formed in 2001 and has spent the past 10 years in whichever league constituted the second tier of American pro soccer. [more]

Kit Numbers Unveiled for Timbers by mao at the Portland Timbers blog at The Offside

Portland Timbers today unveiled the kit numbers for signed players ahead of their first pre-season exhibition on Friday against Ventura County Fusion. [more]

Portland Timbers surpass 11,000 season tickets sold by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

With more than two months before its’ first-ever regular season home game, the team has less than 1,000 season tickets remaining. Team officials have said the club plans to cap season ticket sales at 12,000 for its inaugural season. [more]

Player News

Ryan Guy Also in Training Camp with Portland by mao at the Portland Timbers blog at The Offside

Ryan Guy has been officially announced as a trialist in camp with Portland Timbers in Ventura, California this week. The 25-year old right winger has played at St. Patrick’s Athletic in Dublin since 2007 making 132 appearances and scoring 24 goals in the League of Ireland Premier Division. [more]

Kenny Cooper expected to join Portland Timbers next week by Geoffrey C. Arnold a The Oregonian

Portland head coach John Spencer said the team’s high-profile signing could arrive in Portland midweek, possibly Feb. 9 or 10th. [more]

Match News!

Pre-Season Match #1: Timbers vs. Ventura County Fusion by Dan at Dropping Timber

The MLS Timbers will take the field against another side for the first time ever on Friday. This is only the first exhibition match, so the final score will be meaningless, but you’d expect the Timbers to get a positive result against a fourth tier opponent. [more]

Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (1-February-2011)

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TimbersThe Portland Timbers are off to California for more training, where they will be joined by a collection of intriguing players: Estonian international midfielder Alo Bärengrub, El Salvador forward Andres Flores, and Colombian forward Jorge Perlaza. The latter trialist apparently being the long rumored mystery forward.

2010 USL Timbers midfield Rodrigo Lopez is also in attendance, along with 2010 Timbers U-23 keeper and New Zealander Jake Gleeson.

Speaking of New Zealanders, Gavin Wilkinson explains his New Zealand bias and shares his hope to someday return to New Zealand to coach the national team with the NZ Herald News.

Coach Spencer does not like the phrase expansion team.

Meanwhile, the Portland Timbers’ marketing efforts continue to draw attention, this time from the Footiebusiness blog.

Don’t forget: Timbers Army First Thursday is this Thursday, February 3, 2011.

Also remember mao’s Football Show airs live Tuesdays at 4pm and new Portland Timbers related podcast Shed Culture with Hermes airs Thursdays at 4pm on Cascadia.FM.

Portland Timbers Roundup (28-January-2011)

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TimbersPlayer News

Timbers Officially Sign Adin Brown and Steve Purdy by mao at The Portland Timbers blog at The Offside

Portland Timbers today officially added goalkeeper Adin Brown and signed defender Steve Purdy to MLS contracts. Both Brown and Purdy have been training with the team and today’s announcement gives the club further MLS experience at the back. [more]

Timbers take first step toward MLS opener by Paul Danzer at The Columbian

Darlington Nagbe received a warm reception when he arrived in Portland five days ago to begin his professional soccer career. [more]

Soccer a source of calm for Timbers’ James Marcelin by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

Even with the noise of players talking loudly, the thump of soccer balls being kicked and coaches yelling instructions, the soccer field is a serene place for James Marcelin. [more]

Portland Timbers Eddie Johnson rediscovers love for soccer by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

Timbers forward Eddie Johnson isn’t concerned about the team’s recent high-profile acquisitions. [more]

Media Coverage

Portland Timbers Ink! by David at It’s My Sodden Pitch

My great frustration over the years that soccer has become more popular in our city has been the dearth of coverage by The Oregonian when good and interesting stories have been available to cover. [more]

Kick Magazine from July 8, 1975 at Dropping Timber

Kick was the official magazine of the North American Soccer League and I believe it served as game day program. This issue is dated July 8, 1975 for a match between your Portland Timbers vs Los Angeles Aztecs at Civic Stadium. Enough talk now enjoy [more]

Civic Stadium

PGE Park readying for Portland Timbers’ debut by Dave Nelson at The Daily Astorian

The Trail Blazers are no longer the only [major league] professional team in Portland. Major League Soccer’s Portland Timbers are coming to town.

The Timbers’ Chief Operating Officer Mike Golub gave me the scoop on this new team soon to be making its debut. [more]

PGE Park Renovation Update — 1.24.11 at The Nerd is the Word

The Park was once again busy and at times cacophonous today, with workers hammering on light poles and fresh concrete being poured in the South End, including a warning track and the addition of new risers. That big area of rebar means that the stage will be poured very shortly (probably before my next update). [more]

Training Facility

Timbers, Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District Partner on New Adidas Timbers Training Center at PortlandTimbers.com

The Portland Timbers and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) today announced a 10-year partnership that is highlighted by the construction of a comprehensive training facility – the adidas Timbers Training Center – for the Major League Soccer club in Beaverton, Ore. [more]

Team Marketing

Timbers, Alaska Airlines Announce ‘Paint-The-Plane’ Art Contest at PortlandTimbers.com

The Portland Timbers and Alaska Airlines invite soccer fans to create artwork to adorn a Boeing 737-700 in a “Paint the Plane” contest. The Timbers-branded plane will be revealed this spring during the club’s 2011 debut Major League Soccer season. [more]

Fan News

And lastly, Shed Culture with Hermes debuted on Cascadia.FM on Thursday, January 27. Shed Culture faces the fans, not the field: it covers the Timbers Army. First guest was the living legend: Timber Jim. Listen to the first show here!