We have complete player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in their dramatic 2 all draw versus Vancouver on the road, plus a composite rating for the coaches and team. The result extended Portland's unbeaten streak to 10 and left them as the only undefeated MLS club on the road.
The Portland Timbers took their nine match unbeaten streak up to Vancouver, B.C. to face the Whitecaps, who were boasting a home unbeaten run as well. Having never lost in two previous trips to B.C. Place, the Timbers overcame goals from Camilo Sanvezzo and Gershon Koffie plus an ejection to Futty Danso to earn a 2 all draw behind goals from Will Johnson and an 84th minute effort from Jose Valencia.
In the first of three road matches in a row, the Portland Timbers head north to battle their Cascadian rivals from Canada, the Vancouver Whitecaps. Portland carries a nine match unbeaten streak into the May 18 afternoon match, but Vancouver has been playing very solid defense recently plus their offense has been augmented with contributions from some of their younger charges.
Here are the player ratings for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in the May 12 win over Chivas USA, plus a composite rating for the coaches and team.
The Portland Timbers were hosting Chivas USA after their midweek battle in Dallas, and it would be the last home match for the Timbers for quite a while as the team will be on the road for the next three matches. They gave the fans quite a show with an offensive outburst to dominate Chivas USA 3 to 0 to run their unbeaten streak to nine matches.
The Portland Timbers will have a quick turnaround after their draw in Dallas with a mid afternoon battle with Chivas USA. Despite their struggles in 2012, Chivas USA won all three matches with Portland although both teams have undergone rather dramatic changes in their roster since their last meeting.
We have complete player ratings for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in their 1 all draw versus FC Dallas earlier this week, plus a composite rating for the coaches and team.
The Portland Timbers were playing their second match of three scheduled in 11 days, a road trip to Frisco, Texas to play FC Dallas. While the stadium has been the site of a few ghastly scorelines for Portland, the team exorcised a few demons with a very balanced effort to earn a 1 all draw away from home.
Two teams that both carry seven match unbeaten streaks will meet on May 8 at FC Dallas Stadium when the Portland Timbers visit FC Dallas in a midweek battle. While the Timbers are a bit testy after their draw against New England, FC Dallas hasn't played since drawing with Vancouver back in late April.
We have complete player ratings for every Portland Timbers player that appeared against New England in their scoreless draw. We include a rating for the coaches and the complete team.
A by-product of the scoreless draw against the New England Revolution was the unfortunate injury to center back Mikael Silvestre. Silvestre crumpled to the turf in the 57th minute trying to clear a ball with a bicycle kick, and the attempt led to Silvestre suffering a torn ACL in his left knee. Surgery will be completed once the injury is stable, but the situation forced the Timbers to sign another center back.
The Portland Timbers were hoping to build off the good energy from their special match with the Green Machine on May 1 in their next MLS league match, a weeknight affair with the New England Revolution. While the Revs were short handed due to injury and suspension, the scrappy side stuck to their game plan while the Timbers struggled with patience and precision in the final third of the pitch.
The Portland Timbers prepare for their next league battle against the New England Revolution on May 2, a rare midweek match for the team. After their epic win in Kansas City last weekend, the Timbers are hoping to carry the momentum against a New England side that is dealing with various injuries but has also shown some impressive resolve in some recent matches.
We have complete player ratings for every Portland Timbers player that appeared against Sporting Kansas City in the Timbers' 3 to 2 win on the road. We also have a rating for the coaching staff and a complete team rating.
The Portland Timbers have only played at Sporting Park in Kansas City once in their MLS history, and that match was memorable more for other notable events than the result. Continuing the renaissance the club has undergone under Coach Caleb Porter, Portland rebounded after giving up a goal in the first minute to eventually win the match 3 to 2 behind Rodney Wallace's second half strike.
The Portland Timbers head out for another road match this weekend when they visit Sporting Park for a date with Sporting Kansas City. Because of the unbalanced schedule, the teams have only met three times in regular season MLS matches, but the 2012 match in Portland was memorable for many reasons.
Here are player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in the team's 1 all draw in San Jose (Ok, Santa Clara to be specific) on April 21. We have ratings for every player plus a composite rating for the coaches and team.
The Portland Timbers were hoping for a similar result against the San Jose Earthquakes from their April 14th home win when the two teams met on the campus of Santa Clara University on April 21 in their next MLS fixture. While the Timbers jumped to a lead courtesy of Diego Valeri's 58th minute goal, San Jose was able to earn a point in stoppage time behind an Adam Jahn goal as the teams played to a 1 all draw.
Two matchups in two weeks in the regular season is very rare within MLS, and the quick turnaround usually makes for an entertaining duo of matches. With all of the outside story lines inside and beyond the match, though, there should be some extra vigor and passion in the Timbers - Earthquake match on April 21 at 8 PM at Buck Shaw Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
We have complete player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared against San Jose on April 14, plus a composite rating for the team and the coaches. Suffice to say, the overall effort was impressive.
The Portland Timbers hosted a feisty San Jose Earthquakes team frustrated by some early season struggles, but excited to have some of their big guns back in the lineup. Despite that plus some other oddities in the evening, the Timbers fought exceptionally strong and earned the win behind a Will Johnson free kick in the 78th minute.
The Portland Timbers found a great deal of confidence in securing their first win of 2013 over the Houston Dynamo back on April 6, but they get another stern test when the San Jose Earthquakes visit on April 14. The Earthquakes and Timbers have had a very close, energetic rivalry throughout the MLS years, and San Jose comes to JWF slightly frustrated after playing to a 1 all draw versus Vancouver in their last match.
We have complete player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in their 2 to 0 victory over the Houston Dynamo on April 6 at home. It was a very impressive effort, especially considering two starters had to be replaced with the match's first 30 minutes due to injury.
The Portland Timbers have announced further details about the status of defender David Horst and midfielder Diego Valeri after both suffered injuries in the Timbers' 2 to 0 win over Houston on April 8.
The Portland Timbers returned home after a lengthy absence from the friendly confines of JELD-WEN Field, hoping to reestablish the venue as one of the most difficult places for visitors to earn points. Despite losing two starters to injuries, Portland used a brace from Ryan Johnson to earn a 2 to 0 under a driving rain and a sellout crowd.
One of the best teams in the MLS Eastern Conference, the Houston Dynamo, visit Portland on April 6 providing the Timbers a significant test. The Timbers haven't played at home since March 9's loss to Montreal, but they've earned two draws on the road since then. Houston, meanwhile, has been improving each week since losing to FC Dallas in week 2 on a late stoppage time goal.
We have complete player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in the 2-all draw in Colorado. The result gave Portland another point while they search for their first win of the 2013 season, but they have shown a resilience to fight back against deficits in each fixture.
The Portland Timbers were hoping for some good luck against a depleted Colorado Rapids team that was missing several key components because of injury or suspension. However, the Timbers followed their pattern of falling behind as the Rapids jumped out to a 2 goal lead. But the Timbers didn't give up and ended up drawing level behind two goals from Will Johnson to salvage the draw.
It's been a while since we had any actual Portland Timbers soccer matches to talk about, but that doesn't mean there hasn't been news and notes happening. We take a moment to get caught up on the highlights, then turn attention to the Timbers next match on the road - a trip to Colorado - where their history hasn't been the best.
Here are the complete player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in the March 16 draw up in Seattle versus the Sounders FC that ended in a 1 all draw.
The Portland Timbers made their first road trip of the 2013 MLS regular season by visiting their Cascadian rivals to the North, Seattle Sounders FC. While Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson scored in the 13th minute to give them a lead, Timbers midfielder Rodney Wallace equalized with a header in stoppage time to give the two sides a 1 all draw and a point each.
We have full player ratings for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in Portland's 2 to 1 loss to the Montreal Impact at home on March 9. While the Timbers had a dominant effort statistically in most categories, they weren't able to overcome the two goals scored by Montreal in the 30th and 60th minutes.
The Portland Timbers were hosting the Montreal Impact in the hopes to gain some needed points at JELD-WEN Field before traveling in their next two matches. The Impact had other ideas after getting a win in Seattle last weekend, and they scored goals in the 30th and 60th minute to take a two goal lead.
We open up the Timbers Mailbag after the start of the 2013 MLS Regular season, and we talk a lot about the opening match, Sal Zizzo's injury, and the impending stardom of Diego Valeri.
Here are the player evaluations for every Portland Timbers player that appeared in the Timbers' 3-all draw versus the New York Red Bulls at home on March 3. There were some shaky moments in the first half, but it was matched by a relentless attack in the second half that allowed Portland to earn a well deserved point for the tie.
The Portland Timbers opened their 2013 MLS season at home, and in their last two home openers, they've put on quite a show for the fans of the Rose City. They didn't disappoint against New York, either, despite falling behind 3 to 1 after 28 minutes because of some defensive issues. The team rebounded behind two goals in the second half to salvage a 3 all draw and earn a point for the result.
The Portland Timbers have completely overhauled their group of forwards, bringing in proven scorer Ryan Johnson to link together with Darlington Nagbe and some other young players until Bright Dike and Brent Richards can return from injury. The team is exploring other options to add a player, most notably former West Ham United forward Frederic Piquionne, to add some experience.
The Portland Timbers added some veteran experience to their forward core by signing former West Ham United forward Frederic Piquionne to a contract. He will be officially added to the roster once his international paperwork is received and approved, which likely rules him out for the March 3 match versus New York.
The MLS Disciplinary Committee reviewed incidents from this past weekend's matches and gave four players additional suspensions for various issues. One incident occurred in Portland when Chivas USA midfielder Mario de Luna shoved a ball kid over a loose ball knocked out of bounds.
With Pa Modou Kah finally receiving his international clearance, the Portland Timbers were needing to make an adjustment with their roster to bring the number of signed players under the 30 player MLS limit. The team achieved that goal with the announcement that they had reached a mutual agreement with defender Hanyer Mosquera to terminiate his contract with the MLS club.
