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Photo gallery: Timbers 1, Sounders 0

American Soccer News 13 March @ 11:59 AM EDT
The Seattle Sounders' first 2010 appearance at Qwest Field was not a good one. The Sounders lost to the Portland Timbers 1-0. Portland will join Major League Soccer next year. But for now, they're a second division side that effectively had no business winning the game. ASN's David Lindsay was on the premise and filed the following photos. Click to continue reading...

Seattle Sounders vs. Portland Timbers: Your Running Commentary

Soccer By Ives 11 March @ 10:15 PM EDT


The Seattle Sounders are taking on the Portland Timbers tonight at Qwest Field in the 'Community Shield'. The match is the last between the long-time arch-rivals before the Timbers join MLS in 2011.

If you are at tonight's match, or are following the match, please feel free to share updates from Qwest Field on the action and the atmosphere at one of the best rivalries in American soccer.

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Timbers @ Sounders Open Thread - Your thoughts, your analysis

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 11 March @ 09:40 PM EDT

There is a starting role up for grabs, at least in the early going, in the Right Midfield. Also, the Sounders have plenty of issues with their depth and cover, particularly at LM and RB, while it is likely that a Center back goes to the IL, or just gets cut, but this match is about more than mere roster space.

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Singapore's loss...

Jakarta Casual 03 March @ 11:15 PM EDT
It was only going to be a matter of time before Gabriel Obatola found a new club once the Singapore government had rejected an extension to his permission to carry on playing in the SLeague.
The 22 year old Nigerian had been harbouring hopes of becomng a Singaporean citizen. This would have been his fifth year in the country and the man who had been Gombak United's top scorer for the last three years had turned down a move to Maccabi Haiffa to pursue the dream. Click to continue reading...

Pyzdrowski signs with Timbers

Madison Soccer Central 27 February @ 02:43 AM EDT

Matt Pyzdrowski can finally confirm that he's a professional soccer player.

The goalkeeper, who finished his career at Marquette last fall, signed with the Portland Timbers of the U.S. Soccer Federation Division II Pro League after participating in a mini-camp with the team last week.

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Notes from the team - Feb 22, 2010

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 22 February @ 10:29 PM EDT

With my first go at publishing the news and notes from the team, I'm going to try and keep it to stuff you don't already know. So here it goes. Everything from the team is in a blockquote. Links inside block quote were added by me.

Sounders FC to Play for Fifth in La Manga Cup
Countering its first loss of the preseason, Sounders FC found its legs in a Group A consolation on Sunday against Norway's Stabaek IF, with a2-0 shutout victory at the La Manga Cup II in La Manga, Spain.

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Chasing the dream: A great week

Madison Soccer Central 20 February @ 11:33 AM EDT

Former Marquette goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski wrote a blog for Wisconsin Soccer Central during his time in preseason mini-camp with the Portland Timbers of the USSF Division II Pro League. Here's the final installment:

So it's a wrap! The week of professional soccer with the Portland Timbers is over.

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Chasing the dream: Effective, if not pretty

Madison Soccer Central 18 February @ 09:07 PM EDT

Former Marquette goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski is writing a blog for Wisconsin Soccer Central during his time in preseason mini-camp with the Portland Timbers of the USSF Division II Pro League. Here's the latest installment:

Be effective! Be effective! Be effective! These are the words I hear in my head before every game.

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Chasing the dream: Looking ahead, back

Madison Soccer Central 17 February @ 04:36 PM EDT

Former Marquette goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski is writing a blog for Wisconsin Soccer Central during his time in preseason mini-camp with the Portland Timbers of the USSF Division II Pro League. Here's the latest installment:

Day 2 of training was another great day of hard work and progress.

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3/11 Community Shield between Seattle and Portland

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 16 February @ 10:56 PM EDT

People need to quit the concern, the fright, the fear mongering. Sure, it is designed around being a General Admission event against a team with the most passionate supporters AGAINST Seattle, but everyone involved is smart, and aware. I don't know if we are seeing concern trolling from the anti-SG people online but the fret and worry is quite unnecessary.

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Chasing the dream: And so it begins

Madison Soccer Central 15 February @ 11:10 PM EDT

Former Marquette goalkeeper Matt Pyzdrowski is writing a blog for Wisconsin Soccer Central during his time in preseason mini-camp with the Portland Timbers of the USSF Division II Pro League. Here's the first installment:

Hello Wisconsin,

I would like to take a minute to introduce myself.

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AC St Louis Opens Season April 10th, Home Opener April 17th

Springfield MO Soccer 11 February @ 09:41 PM EDT

CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2010) — The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced the schedule for the 2010 Division 2 Professional League. The regular season will open in the second weekend of April and run until early October, with the playoffs to be contested during the following weeks.

Each of the 12 teams participating in the league will play 30 regular season games for a total of 180 games.

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AC St Louis Opens Season April 10th, Home Opener April 17th

Springfield MO Soccer 11 February @ 09:41 PM EDT

CHICAGO (Feb. 8, 2010) — The U.S. Soccer Federation has announced the schedule for the 2010 Division 2 Professional League. The regular season will open in the second weekend of April and run until early October, with the playoffs to be contested during the following weeks.

Each of the 12 teams participating in the league will play 30 regular season games for a total of 180 games.

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Former Wizards Update

Down the Byline 11 February @ 12:08 AM EDT
The former Wizards are gearing up for another year in MLS play and other US leagues. Ryan Pore has re-signed with the Portland Timbers for another year, while Rauwshan McKenzie didn't wait long to find another team to try and make, he's now in camp with Real Salt Lake after being claimed off waivers. Click to continue reading...

RHST: Does Avram Grant Smile While In the Brothel?

Ginge Talks The Footy 10 February @ 12:43 PM EDT
Time again for another edition of Red Headed Step Thoughts...
"The best job that was ever offered to me was to become a landlord in a brothel. In my opinion it's the perfect milieu for an artist to work in." -William Faulkner
Portsmouth has another owner, their fourth this season. Click to continue reading...

Sometimes Friendly is the Wrong Word - Sounders hosting Portland in Charity Match

Sounder at Heart - Soccer From the Heart of the Sound 08 February @ 09:42 PM EDT

Who: Sounders v Timbers
What: Charity Match, preseason friendly
Where: Qwest Field
When: 3/11 6PM
How Much: 10$ for Adults, 6$ for Children (U-6 free)

Yep, read that how much again. General admission for the whole dang thing, or however much they decide to open.

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Miami FC releases their schedule

Mad About Fútbol 08 February @ 08:53 PM EDT
Miami FC announced their schedule complete 2010 schedule for the upcoming USSF Division IIseason. The Blues will play 30 matches against some of the best competition that the league can throw at a team that will come into the season with a great deal of question marks. Miami will also play in the Lamar Hunt U. Click to continue reading...

Miami FC releases their schedule

Mad About Fútbol 08 February @ 08:53 PM EDT
Miami FC announced their schedule complete 2010 schedule for the upcoming USSF Division IIseason. The Blues will play 30 matches against some of the best competition that the league can throw at a team that will come into the season with a great deal of question marks. Miami will also play in the Lamar Hunt U. Click to continue reading...

Evening Ticker: Sounders to face Timbers, Mathis sidelined and more

Soccer By Ives 08 February @ 07:40 PM EDT

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If you were already counting down the days to the first Seattle Sounders-Portland Timbers MLS match in 2011, there is good news from the Pacific Northwest. The fierce rivalry, one of the oldest and most important in American soccer, will resume next month when the Sounders and Timbers face off in the Seattle's inaugural "Community Shield" match at Qwest Field on March 11.

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Evening Ticker: Sounders to face Timbers, USSF D-2 schedule released and more

Soccer By Ives 08 February @ 07:40 PM EDT

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If you were already counting down the days to the first Seattle Sounders-Portland Timbers MLS match in 2011, you won't have to wait that long. The fierce rivalry, one of the oldest and most important in American soccer, will resume next month when the Sounders and Timbers face off in the Seattle's inaugural "Community Shield" match at Qwest Field on March 11.

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Some News for Mon Feb 8, 2010

Du Nord 08 February @ 06:23 PM EDT
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Jozy Jozy Jozy - playing his 3rd really good match in a row for Hull City he finally gets his first goal in the EPL. A fantastic goal too! See it here.
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Hercules Gomez went for the trifecta with Puebla this weekend: His first start, first goal and first yellow card. Click to continue reading...

Portland Clears Final Hurdle

WVHooligan 03 February @ 08:07 PM EDT

Merritt Paulson signs the official expansion letter with MLS. (photo via Portland Timbers)

The final hurdle to bring Major League Soccer to Portland was cleared on today when the Portland City Council voted 4-1 to approve $31 million in funding to renovate PGE Park. The vote means the Portland Timbers expansion team can begin play in 2011 as planned.

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State of MLS facilities: where things stand on stadium development

DailySoccerFix 01 February @ 11:12 AM EDT

Red Bull Arena ... set to open in March, turning the league's worst stadium situation into the best.

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Bonus: Click through for a team-by-team rating on how each club stacks up

People who regularly read my work – both of them – probably grow weary of me harping and hounding on stadium development.

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Followup on the Portland Stadium

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 28 January @ 09:23 PM EDT
A brief followup on yesterday's Portland post before I get to everything that happened today. Andrew Guest and an anonymous commenter added their perspective in various comment threads on the issue. Guest over at Pitch Invasion:
In regard to the Portland stuff, I'm not an expert in stadium finance and it seems fair for Fake Sigi to point out the potentially sketchy aspects of the stadium deal.
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Timbers Stadium Construction Update

DROPPING TIMBER - Portland Timbers Blog 27 January @ 04:15 PM EDT
BOOM! Our correspondents are hard at work across the city and the world, bringing you the latest Portland Timbers information. BAM! Whether it is your league goal scoring leader in India, or your number one draft pick get freaky in the mirror, you can count on us to be there holding up the mirror. We report, you decide. Click to continue reading...

Portland City Council doing sketchy things to get Paulson's soccer stadium built

The Fake Sigi Schmid Blog 27 January @ 09:52 AM EDT
I love how Portland always gets held up as this shining example of civic virtue. Look, we have trees! And trains! And a progressive utopia free of all that is bad! We have accomplished this with enlightened democracy!
Except that when it comes to building soccer stadiums, the Portland city council turns out to be downright sketchy. Click to continue reading...

Montreal Impact Again Pushing For 2011 MLS Debut

MLS Daily 26 January @ 10:09 AM EDT
Montreal Impact president Joey Saputo is once again floating the idea of having his team join Major League Soccer for next season, though a 2012 debut seems more likely at this point.
"We are closer now than ever before in making an announcement," said Saputo on Monday. "As I've always said, it's not a matter of if, but rather a matter of when. Click to continue reading...

Lawrence Olum Signs 2-Year Contract with Austin Aztex

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 23 January @ 09:03 AM EDT

Photo By Jeremy Olson - www.digitalgopher.net

Another former Minnesota Thunder player rostered in 2009, has moved on. Lawrence Olum, who came to Minnesota via the Portland Timbers has signed a 2-year deal with the Austin Aztex. Former MN Thunder general manager Djorn Buchholz who is now the current GM at Austin, has been working on signing Olum for several months.

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Mid-Day Ticker: Portland stadium progress, Quakes get midfielder and more

Soccer By Ives 22 January @ 02:34 PM EDT


By AVI CREDITOR

'Tis the season of stadium news.

On the heels of the Kansas City Wizards getting approval for a new stadium, the Red Bulls opening their arena against Santos FC and Baltimore looking into the possibility of building a new stadium comes word that the Portland Timbers are close to city approval for completing renovations to PGE Park.

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Mid-Day Ticker: Portland stadium progress, Quakes get midfielder and more

Soccer By Ives 22 January @ 02:34 PM EDT


By AVI CREDITOR

'Tis the season of stadium news.

On the heels of the Kansas City Wizards getting approval for a new stadium, the Red Bulls opening their arena against Santos FC and Baltimore looking into the possibility of building a new stadium comes word that the Portland Timbers are close to city approval for completing renovations to PGE Park.

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Wilkinson Named Technical Director of MLS club – Amos Magee to Take Larger Roll in Coaching Timbers

Inside Minnesota Soccer | Inside Minnesota Soccer - Uniting Soccer Fans in the S 19 January @ 10:11 PM EDT

The Portland Timbers announced the club has appointed USL Division II head coach Gavin Wilkinson as the Technical Director for the Timbers' Major League Soccer franchise, which is slated to begin play in 2011.

Former MN Thunder player and coach, Amos Magee

As technical director, Wilkinson, 36, will oversee team-related areas of the MLS franchise, including scouting, player acquisition and management, coaching personnel, the club's development team and various youth programs.

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Gavin Wilkinson named Timbers' technical director for MLS team

Far Post Report 19 January @ 06:02 AM EDT
Gavin Wilkinson was named technical director of the Portland Timbers' (http://portlandtimbers.com/newsroom/headlines/index.html?article_id=1513) Major League Soccer franchise, the team announced Monday, and the... Click to continue reading...

Portland Timbers name new Technical Director for MLS club

Pro Soccer Weekly 18 January @ 09:12 PM EDT
Gavin Wilkinson has been named Technical Director for the Portland Timbers' MLS club that will begin playing next season. You can read more about it by clicking here.

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Gavin Wilkinson named MLS Timbers technical director

Timbers Blog 18 January @ 05:34 PM EDT
It was announced on January 18th on 95.5 The Game that Gavin Wilkinson will be named the first ever technical director for the Portland Timbers MLS team, which starts play in 2011. Wilkinson will remain the USSF Division Two team's coach and general manager for the 2010 season as the Timbers prepare to make the jump to MLS. Click to continue reading...

View from the South End (01/17/2010)

TriSoccerFan 17 January @ 09:50 PM EDT
Wow, it's been a rollercoaster month for soccer fans in the Triangle. As the frigid NCAA College Cup closed out at WakeMed Soccer Park, RailHawks fans' excitement over the birth of the NASL turned to anxiety over the fate of the upcoming season as the US Soccer Federation ruled that it would sanction neither the NASL or USL-1 for 2010 unless the two leagues came to a compromise for the upcoming season. Click to continue reading...

Portland Timbers interested in Spencer

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 17 January @ 06:28 PM EDT

Former Rapids striker and current Houston Dynamo assistant coach John Spencer reportedly is a candidate for the Portland Timbers' head coaching position.

OregonLive.com reports that Spencer met with owner Merritt Paulson and others on the Timbers' staff within the past few days in Portland.

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MLS Draft, CBA, and More

Major League Soccer Talk 12 January @ 01:27 PM EDT
Stuff I Follow from the Cheap Seats

MLS Superdraft

A good starting point for Superdraft information.

Generation Adidas explained, reported by L.E. Eisenmenger.

Before the expansion draft I was pegging Philadelphia to take defenseman Ike Opara with the first pick in the upcoming SuperDraft.

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Is there light on the horizon? It appears so!

Timbers Blog 08 January @ 02:16 AM EDT
Previously, in the Portland Timbers soap opera... the Timbers had released their stadium plans for the PGE Park redesign, while work continued on the entire stadium operating agreement to allow work to start to meet the 2011 MLS season deadline. Meanwhile, in the backdrop, the battle for second division supremacy between the USL and NASL was dealt a blow when the United States Soccer Federation declined to sanction both leagues for the 2010 season. Click to continue reading...

MLS Expansion Update: 2011

Footiebusiness 05 January @ 09:57 PM EDT

Vancouver and Portland will necessarily engender comparisons during the lead-up to their 2011 opener and thereafter. We thought we would check in on the progress of both franchises from a business perspective, starting with their stadiums and websites.

In Portland, the Timbers site has a countdown clock until opening kick and prominently features opportunities to purchase tickets for the game.

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MLS Year End Throwins

Major League Soccer Talk 31 December @ 06:03 PM EDT

An End of Year, Cleaning out some files post

A bit of an older article by Fake Sigi illuminates some of the machinizations that occur beyond the pitch that surround clubs and stadiums.

Bill Archer's post, The End of the Beginning, is a good piece on the labors issues in MLS.

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