Do The Timbers Need An Attacking Mid?

With Kris Boyd’s goal against the LA Galaxy back on April 14th the last time the Portland Timbers have scored a goal of their own, many fans are concerned about the team’s current lack of offense. One question that continues to appear on various social media sites, message boards, and in online comments, is whether [...]

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Danso Suspended One Game

Portland Timbers defender Futty Danso has been suspended for 1 game for striking an opponent in the head during Tuesday’s match in Houston.

Training Update: May 17th

The Timbers returned from Houston on Wednesday and were back on the pitch Thursday morning as they begin preparations to take on Chicago. Most of the starters were not seen as they were doing their regen session indoors, and the majority of practice was closed to media as well. NOTES: Jack Jewsbury will be a [...]

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U-23s Eliminated From Open Cup

A brace by forward Davis Paul guided the PSA Elite to a 3-1 win over the Portland Timbers U-23s in a first-round match of the 2012 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night, before 1,524 fans at JELD-WEN Field.

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Portland Shares Points In Houston Stalemate

The Portland Timbers rode the luck and skill of masked man Troy Perkins Tuesday night against the Houston Dynamo, stealing out of Texas like bandits in a second consecutive nil-nil draw. The Dynamo will feel hard done by after they dominated the Timbers in goalscoring chances, but they never found the finishing touch as Perkins earned a third clean sheet of the season with another standout performance.

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Timbers 0, Houston 0

Portland battled Houston to a 0-0 draw Tuesday evening in the Dynamo’s second match in their new stadium. The teams combined for just three shots on target in the first half before fatigue took hold and the game opened up in the second half. Portland (2-5-3, 9 pts.) did a fair bit of defending throughout [...]

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Soccer Made In Portland: Episode 37

With a strange schedule this week, the show previews Portland’s game at Houston with Houston soccer writer Zach Woosley; in particular the introduction of BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston’s physical style and the balance between rest and a full schedule. Kelly and mao also chat about the goings on of former Timbers players, the travel plans of front office staff and give predictions on the Timbers’ game against the Dynamo.

Timbers Versus Houston: New Digs For Dynamo

The Portland Timbers return to action Tuesday night against the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium (5:30 PM, ROOT Sports), the new home of the Texas side christened with a 1-0 win over DC United over the weekend setting the stage for two sides looking to improve on subpar starts to the season.

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Soccer Made In Portland: Episode 36

Without a game this weekend, the show spends a bit of time chatting about the benefits or drawbacks of the time off. The main portion of the show is a conversation with Kenny Cooper about how he has adjusted to New York, his thoughts on his time in Portland and his success after moving on.

Dike Sent On Loan

The Portland Timbers today announced that forward Bright Dike will join the L.A. Blues of USL PRO on a season-long loan. As part of the agreement, the Timbers may recall Dike from his loan at any time.

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