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Interested in helping out a wonderful community project and possibly rub elbows with Timbers
legends Mick Hoban or Scot Thompson? The Friends of Trees are holding their annual tree planting on
Saturday, February 11, and is inviting Timbers fans and community volunteers to join in the fun.
Timber Joey will be there, but he's helping put trees in the ground, not cutting them down to
celebrate goals.
Behind the Axe looks at some of the finances behind the most recent signings for the Portland
Timbers. While the contract terms and numbers aren't released, the rules of MLS contracts did
provide the Timbers some financial benefits that potentially helped them in the signing of Kris
Boyd, a striker from Scotland.
The end of the calendar year brings a close to 2011, the first season of the Portland Timbers
participating in MLS. It's been an incredible, magical, frustrating, exhilarating ride, and I can't
wait for 2012 to get going and the team take back to the pitch.
Major League Soccer announced their 2012 schedule format for both the regular season and playoffs,
and I think they've achieved a delicate balance between cutting travel costs and impact with
ensuring that each club plays each other in a somewhat balanced schedule.
Behind the Axe looks at various topics surrounding the Timbers, including the end of the year for
practices, player plans for the offseason, and proposed changes in MLS for 2012.
In part two of our look back on 2011 for the Portland Timbers, Behind the Axe looks at the things
they struggled with in their first campaign. However, there's optimism and block to build upon for
year two.
Behind the Axe takes a look back at 2011 for the Portland Timbers: what worked, what didn't, and
what gives the club hope to build upon for 2012. Part one looks at the positives as the Timbers
joined MLS.
Before the Portland Timbers meet the New England Revolution on September 16, we look towards the
final two weekends of Cascadia Cup competition being played in Vancouver, BC later this month. Each
Cascadia team has a shot at being the first MLS club to hoist the Cascadia Cup as victors, but at
least one team controls their destiny.
The Portland Timbers didn't play the best soccer against the Vancouver Whitecaps on August 20, but
they took advantage of opportunities and gutted out a 2 to 1 win over their Canadian Cascadian
rivals. Coach John Spencer called the win "a real test of character", but the Timbers can't rest on
their laurels with a midweek match against Chivas USA looming.
Pre-match festivities at the Portland Timbers - Vancouver Whitecaps match on August 20 will include
a special ceremony involving representatives of Harper's Playground and the Timbers Army. The
Timbers Army will present proceeds from the sale of a commemorative scarf to Harper's Playground to
benefit their efforts to build an all-accessible playground in North Portland.
A strange night in Kansas City didn't help the Portland Timbers in their quest for the 2011 MLS
playoffs, as Sporting Kansas City rode two goals by Graham Zusi to a 3 to 1 win over the Timbers.
There was a delay during the match as Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen was injured by
a fan thrown projectile, but he remained in the match after receiving treatment.
Before the Portland Timbers took on Toronto FC on July 30, some of their vocal supporters, the
Timbers Army, took time to help out an elementary school in need. James John Elementary in St.
John's is revamping their play area with some help from various organizations, including Depave, AC
Portland, adidas, and the Portland Timbers.
There's plenty going on this weekend for the Portland Timbers, but even more going on for the
Timbers Army. They continue their efforts to rehabilitate soccer pitches throughout Portland
through their affiliated group, Operation Pitch Invasion, and will have some special guests
assisting in their work party on July 30 before the Timbers take on Toronto FC later that evening.
Rick Curwen, community bloggerAll Timbers fans will be hoping Jorge Perlaza will increase his
season goal tally against Chicago Fire after scoring the Timbers' second goal against Seattle
Sounders at Jeld-Wen Field last Sunday. If you are looking for somewhere...
We turn the focus from the community efforts of the Portland Timbers to the efforts of their
supporters group, the Timbers Army. The group has a history of providing support where needed, and
with two new initiatives just announced, they will continue this legacy of giving back.
The Portland Timbers faced their Cascadia rivals, the Seattle Sounders, on July 10 hoping to break
their losing streak and send the Sounders faithful hope disappointed. After taking a 2 to 1 lead
late in the second half, however, the Timbers defense failed to hold the lead, and the Sounders
scored two goals late to pull out a 3 to 2 victory in front of a packed JELD-WEN Field.
The Dublin Down Irish Pub (813 Main Street, Vancouver, WA) is hosting a Timbers versus FC Dallas
viewing party at 5:30 PM tonight, organized by the Timbers Army of SW Washington (Northern
Alliance).
The Portland Timbers sponsored their second annual Bowl For A Goal on June 17 at Grand Central
Bowl. Benefiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, the event gave fans the chance to
bowl with a Timbers player and also bid on some one of a kind Timbers gear. It also gave them the
opportunity to interact with the players in a casual, fun environment and judging by the smiles all
around, the charities weren't the only things that won this night.
Catching up from the weekend that was for the Timbers: another frustrating night on the road for
the First Team, a heartbreaking loss at home for the Timbers U-23 versus a feisty rival, and a draw
in the Reserves match that saw some players finally return from injury. While the Reserves get a
break from matches until June 21, the First Team hosts Colorado on June 11 while the U-23 team
embarks on a three match road trip this weekend.
The Timbers play against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center tonight.,Kick off 7:30. With
temperatures expected to climb into the eighties this afternoon and still be in the seventies by
kick off time you might a trip out to Cartlandia, the new bike-centric food cart pod at SE 82nd and
the Springwater Corridor bike trail (8145 SE 82nd) could be a good option.
The Timbers play against Chivas USA at the Home Depot Center tonight.,Kick off 7:30. With
temperatures expected to climb into the eighties this afternoon and still be in the seventies by
kick off time you might a trip out to Cartlandia, the new bike-centric food cart pod at SE 82nd and
the Springwater Corridor bike trail (8145 SE 82nd) could be a good option.
A big weekend of soccer took place in Portland, as all three Timbers teams were in action. While
the first team lost their home winning streak against D.C United on May 29, the U-23 team beat
Tacoma 2 to 0 behind Miles Byass' two goals. The Reserves played Seattle on May 30, but lost 2 to 0
on two late goals.
The Timbers have plenty of action going on this Memorial Day weekend, as all three Timbers clubs
will be in action. The First Team has a friendly with AFC Ajax on May 25 and a league match on May
29, the Reserves will play Seattle Sounders FC on May 30, while the Timbers U-23 have two home
matches on May 25 and May 29.
The magic of JELD-WEN Field struck again on May 21 as the Timbers won their fifth straight MLS
league match at home and remain the only team undefeated at home so far this regular season.
Outside of the late USOC qualifying match loss to San Jose, the Timbers have remained one of the
most dominant MLS clubs playing in front of their home fans.
The first ever Cascadia Cup match in MLS history ended in a 1-all draw played in front of more than
36,000 fans at Qwest Field in Seattle, WA. The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders played a
spirited match that had some interesting moments and plenty of back-and-forth play, but in the end,
the rivals could only muster one goal each to earn the draw.
Ten years ago it would have been difficult to imagine 500 supporters heading up I-5 to watch the
Timbers play Seattle Sounders.
It's just over 24 hours before the very first Cascadia Cup match in MLS history, as the Portland
Timbers travel to Seattle to face their long time rival Seattle Sounders FC. The two clubs have
face each other over 60 times in their long soccer history, producing some incredible moments over
the years.
There was plenty of news for the Timbers this weekend, from their thrilling 1 to 0 win over
Philadelphia, the unveiling of the Timbers Jet at Portland International Airport, and the return of
the Timbers U-23 team. However, things will get to be more interesting this weekend as the team
prepares to visit Seattle on May 14 to visit their long time rivals Seattle Sounders FC.
The Portland Timbers faced the San Jose Earthquakes in the second round play in match to qualify
for the U.S. Open Cup tournament later this summer. The Timbers gave some of their youthful players
a chance to show their skills in front of the home fans, and for almost 120 minutes they were up
for the challenge.
The Portland Timbers put their three game unbeaten streak on the line April 23 versus the Los
Angeles Galaxy, and had high hopes for a positive result. Unfortunately, Landon Donovan found his
scoring touch, and the Galaxy attack confused the Timbers defense. There is optimism with a win on
April 24 by the Timbers Reserve Team against the Galaxy Reserves.
The Timbers are on the road this weekend, where will you be watching the match?
Jennifer Kesgard, community bloggerTaken at 4:25 PM just five minutes before the doors were
scheduled to open at the Bagdad Theater in SE Portland, Portland Timbers fans lined up down the
street to watch their team play the Colorado Rapids....
Rick Curwen, community bloggerJorge Perlaza drives home a shot into the corner of the net to score
the first goal at the renovated Jeld-Wen Field.Rick Curwen, community bloggerCapo Hermes leads the
cheers after Jorge Perlaza put the Timbers 3-0 up...
The Portland Timbers celebrated their home opener in style, and the team didn't disappoint in
playing their most complete match of the 2011 season. Behind two goals from forward Jorge Perlaza,
an inspired defensive effort, a lazer shot from Rodney Wallace and a crazy own goal from Chicago,
the Timbers beat the Fire 4 to 2.
Rick Curwen, community bloggerThe view that TA season ticket holders will get as they approach the
field. I took these photos at the Jeld-Wen Field Open Night. My grandson is involved in tonight's
pre-match ceremony and was at the field...
I have to admit that the 2011 Timbers media day had me rather excited, because not only was the day
a chance to see the team prepare for the home opener on April 14 versus Chicago, but it gave many a
firsthand look at the significant changes in the grounds. While pictures may display the depth of
some changes, I can honestly say they don't do the updates complete justice.
With my wife and I celebrating our anniversary for a few days, there's been plenty of Timbers news
around before the home opener so I provide some recaps to the big events. I'm pleased about the
improved play and the potential for something special when the team opens JELD-WEN Field on April
14 for their first ever MLS home match.
View full sizeSean MoranThe Timbers Army relax after volunteering with the Friends of Trees. Last
weekend, members of the Timbers Army joined 100 Friends of Trees volunteers to plant about 220 new
street and yard trees in the northeast Portland...
The Portland Timbers announced three additional signings: former Chivas USA midfielder Sal Zizzo,
former Timbers U-23 midfielder Freddie Braun, and former Timbers U-23 goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. The
Timbers also learned about the 2011 U.S. Open Cup format, which includes more lower division clubs
but no members from the D-2 NASL.
I was able to witness practice for the Portland Timbers on February 12, highlighted with more
fitness drills, intense physical play during a scrimmage, and the appearance of forward Kenny
Cooper. I also noticed a team that has improved greatly in their chemistry and passion, even if the
fitness wasn't quite there.
