Having a full day off I thought I would share the links that are out there of interest to Sounders fans and those that read the site, as well as a recap of the Sounders FC weekly radio show on 710 ESPN.

First TOA v NuRock is getting to a boiling point. Yep, hints of legal issues as well. Oh, and the Timbers?

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The offseason continues, but there is plenty of Timbers news to talk about over the past few weeks, especially with the USL season officially completed back on Saturday, October 17th. I'm playing a bit of catchup, but will talk about a lot of items affecting the USL and the Timbers, as the USL wrapped up its 2009 campaign. Click to continue reading...

Courtesy of OregonLive through WVHooligan comes an update on the Portland MLS efforts: Timbers owner Merritt Paulson is talking tough about a potential stadium deal with the city of Beaverton for his...

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Busy day today so things might be scarce for the rest of the afternoon. Sorry, but all this work is getting in the way of my play.
This video doesn't really have anything to do with anything other than I thought it was kinda nice looking and it was never actually used by the Timbers so it's something like a lost track. Click to continue reading...

Still high-tide in rumors:

• Milan VP says Beckham return "very probable."
  
• Amr Zaki to join Portsmouth.
  
• D.C. gets 'keeper from Timbers.
  
• Mascherano unhappy at Liverpool.
  
• United eyeing three Inter dudes.
  
• Toni not leaving, says Munich.

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I'm still in a bit of shock after Sunday's match because I just didn't think it was possible that the Timbers would be upset in their playoff run. They seemed to have the perfect combination of offense, defense, and goalkeeping that successful teams need to win Click to continue reading...

I made my first trip to Vancouver during the 2006 season to start that year, and have made it up at least once a season since then. I love the city for its beauty, good pubs, great beer, interesting sights, and laid back attitude, although in the years since I've been going up, I haven't seen the Timbers win there. Click to continue reading...

Freshly back from the land of the Timbers where they get Sounders games on FSN live (obviously dependent on conflicts). That's great if Seattle gets access to Clark County for Academy players. Plus it helps to establish which team is "major" first. Remember these "advanced" pacing standings are based on season long form for [. Click to continue reading...

I have been attending matches in the North End, or as we call it "The Shed" since 2005, and Timbers matches in general since 2001. I have seen some truly magical things during that time: amazing goals, wonderful tifo displays... Click to continue reading...

Sore losers (key word, "losers"): Timbers fans shooting the bird at the Aztex after the final whistleHoly cow! We won!
I mean, er, of course we won, I never had the slightest doubt, it was in the bag, like falling off a log, a walk in the park. (A walk in the park that you're used to getting mugged in, that is. Click to continue reading...

In their first trip to Portland of the year, the Aztex take on the Timbers again on Friday, Sept. 11. Kickoff will be at 9:00 PM CT; as always you can watch online for free on USLLive.com.
Austin fans will already know the result of both teams' last game: the Timbers squeaked out a 1-0 win with a late goal here at Nelson Field on Monday. Click to continue reading...

It was a long holiday weekend that culminated with a Timbers match, and since my wife and I had been working at the house for most of the weekend, we decided to head out to a viewing party to watch... Click to continue reading...

Friday, August 28
Portland Timbers 0:0 Charleston Battery
Charleston clinches USL playoff berth Charleston Post and Courier
Timbers push unbeaten streak to 24 with draw The Oregonian
Saturday, August 29
Minnesota Thunder 1:3 Puerto Rico Islanders
Thunder lose on the road to Islanders Inside Minnesota Soccer
Miami FC Blues 0:1 Austin Aztex
Key breaks finally fall Aztex' way in shutout Austin American-Statesman
Rochester Rhinos 1: 1 Vancouver Whitecaps
Rhinos rally for tie in Vancouver Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Whitecaps, Rhinos duel to 1-1 draw Vancouver Sun
Sunday, August 30
Carolina RailHawks 1:1 Montreal Impact
Carolina steals a draw Canada. Click to continue reading...

It's getting old folks, the losing is getting old. First the Portland game on Saturday where the Blues lost 3-1 and then it seemed we would bring back a point from Vancouver but with only 10 minutes left Miami conceded a goal followed by another a few minutes later that sealed our fate and might keep us away from the playoffs for yet another season. Click to continue reading...

Time for a Watch Party folks! Miami FC is on the road and will play future MLS team and the hottest team in the USL, the Portland Timbers, this Saturday, August 22 at 9 pm.Miami FC will be hosting the Watch Party for all their fans at Finnegan's River located at 401 S.W. 3 Ave. in the Brickell area downtown. Click to continue reading...

Timbers defender Cameron Knowles has surgery on broken leg, out for season The Oregonian
Friday, August 14
Minnesota Thunder 1 - 0 Miami FC Blues
Blues splutter on offense Miami Herald
Saturday, August 15
Portland Timbers 4 - 1 Rochester Rhinos
(Timbers' 22nd straight game without defeat)
Portland routs Rhinos Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Pore, Keita help Timbers keep streak alive The Oregonian
Montreal Impact 0 - 1 Puerto Rico Islanders
Krause scores in 37th as Islanders win 1-0 over visiting Impact The Canadian Press
Carolina RailHawks 0 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps
Whitecaps and RailHawks fail to disturb the net Vancouver Sun
Western Mass Pioneers 0 - 3 Charlotte Eagles
Charlotte in playoffs against Maryland Charlotte Observer
Wilmington Hammerheads 2 - 2 Richmond Kickers
Kickers settle for tie with Wilmington Richmond Times-Dispatch
Crystal Palace Baltimore 0 - 1 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Palace falls 1-0 to Pittsburgh in regular season finale The Examiner
Sunday, August 16
Minnesota Thunder 2 - 2 Austin Aztex
Aztex lose lead, settle for tie with Minnesota Austin American-Statesman Click to continue reading...

Tuesday, August 11
Cleveland City Stars 1:4 Charleston Battery
Cleveland Rocked Charleston Post and Courier
Wednesday, August 12
Portland Timbers 1:0 Montreal Impact
Streaking Timbers fall on Impact Ottawa Citizen
Timbers' unbeaten streak at 21 games The Oregonian
Real Maryland Monarchs 0 - 2 Wilmington Hammerheads
Victory means finale at Richmond for first place StarNewsOnline. Click to continue reading...

After last Saturday's match in Minnesota, I had hoped that Timbers coach Gavin Wilkinson was going to try something different to inspire his charges. Even with the team keeping their unbeaten streak alive, the Timbers have really struggled on the... Click to continue reading...

Miami FC out with a campaign to fill up their regular season finale against the Puerto Rico Islanders at Lockhart Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale. The announcement was made on the club's Facebook page.
Miami FC's campaign consists of a player on the team will shave their heads for every 500 tickets sold for the Islanders match on August 19th. Click to continue reading...

Well shiver me timbers - I forgot to put the poll up for the NY shellacking! So here's the vote for both the Crew loss and the NY victory. Click Here for PollOnline Survey | Website Polls | Email Marketing... Click to continue reading...

Friday, July 31
Vancouver Whitecaps 3:1 Rochester Rhinos
Marlon James scores two goals as Whitecaps win 3-1 over Rhinos The Canadian Press
Whitecaps top Rhinos 3-1 with two-goal effort from James Vancouver Sun
Rhinos swamped by Whitecaps Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Saturday, August 1
Vancouver Whitecaps o:0 Cleveland City Stars
Road weary Whitecaps fit to be tied The Globe and Mail
Austin Aztex 0:3 Carolina RailHawks
RailHawks burn Aztex with balanced attack The News & Observer
Aztex fall to Carolina Austin American-Statesman
Montreal Impact 1:1 Miami FC Blues
Mauro Biello scores as Montreal Impact draw Miami FC 1-1 The Canadian Press
Impact surrender late goal The Globe and Mail
Marcina saves the day; playoffs still in sight for Miami FC Miami Herald
Portland Timbers 1:1 Minnesota Thunder
Timbers' record unbeaten streak up to 18 games The Oregonian
Saturday, August 1
Charlotte Eagles 1:1 Bermuda Hogges
Real Maryland Monarchs 0:1 Richmond Kickers
Kicker win, stay tied for first Richmond Times-Dispatch
Wilmington Hammerheads 2:0 Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Sunday, August 2
Harrisburg City Islanders 0:0 Real Maryland Monarchs
Struggling City Islanders manage scoreless draw With Real PennLive. Click to continue reading...

Hope you like Joe Louis' cakes, St. Hubert Chicken, Pepsi and cigarettes because it looks like "The 401 Derby" is on the horizon! Speaking to financial media outlet Forbes, MLS supremo Don Garber said that Montreal should have the 19th spot in the league by the 2011 season.
No matter what your feelings are about Montreal, Quebec, The Impact, Charles De Gaulle, mimes, body hair. Click to continue reading...

There was some sort of anti-Seattle campaign going on before the game last weekend.
A game in which Cuauhtemoc Blanco dives all over the pitch, but somehow Freddie Ljungberg gets ejected for simulation/dissent. But that's an aside...
Anyways, this alliance stuff is garbage. Click to continue reading...

I didn't get to see Soccer Bowl 77' at the old Civic Stadium, but I have been witness to some of the greatest moments in Timbers history since their revival in 2001. Based on everything that happened yesterday, I'd nominate... Click to continue reading...

The Minnesota Thunder will play Miami FC at the National Sports Center tonight at 7:05 CT. This game is the first Thunder home game to be covered by FOX Soccer Channel live in over 3 years. Lets get a great crowd and show well for Minnesota.

The Thunder are on a roll with their third win in a row.

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Thursday is shaping up to be a big day in the world of soccer here in Portland.Photo by Kip KesgardPhoto From Timbers v. Puerto Rico on July 10th, 2008 from PGE Park... Click to continue reading...

Puerto Rico 1:0 Montreal Impact
Impact fail to score for fifth straight game, fall 1-0 to Islanders The Canadian Press
Impact continue to struggle with loss to Islanders TSN
Portland Timbers 3:0 Miami FC Blues
Timbers extend their record unbeaten streak to 16 games OregonLive. Click to continue reading...

Tonite Burrito jump fence at FIU stadium only to see 300 peoples show up to a game no vato in Miami knew was taking place. There were no signs, except for one that say "Colombian Festival" where there was thousands of cars not far from FIU Stadium. Burrito talk to some Colombianos and tell them to come to game. Click to continue reading...

The Timbers will finally be heading home after this long four game road trip, and the team came out with two wins (at Austin and second game in Miami) and two draws (in Minnesota and first game in Miami).... Click to continue reading...

Charleston Battery 0:0 Cleveland City Stars
Battery Tie City Stars WCBD
Portland Timbers 1:1 Miami FC Blues
Win slips away from Blues Miami Herald
Late goal spoils Miami FC upset bid SunSentinel.com
Timbers match USL record for longest unbeaten streak OregonLive.com
Vancouver Whitecaps 1:2 Carolina RailHawks
Whitecaps lose 2-1 to RailHawks Vancouver Sun
Hawks take out Caps The News & Observer
Real Maryland Monarchs 1:3 Wilmington Hammerheads
Jaime Watson leads Hammerheads to share of first StarNewsOnline
Bermuda Hogges 0:5 Western Mass Pioneers
Pioneers boss Bermuda Hogges 5-0 MassLive. Click to continue reading...

Commenter obbb says:Nice report on keeping all up to date on the Timbers current road trip.GO TIMBERS!!!... Click to continue reading...

I don't know about any of you, but I could do without some of the close finishes that have been plaguing the Timbers lately. Photo by Kip KesgardPhoto from Timbers v Miami at PGE Park on September 4, 2008... Click to continue reading...

Miami Kickers FC tied with the Clearwater Galactics Amazons 2-2 at St Leo College Wednesday afternoon keeping the Kickers in the mix for first place with two matches left. This is the second match this week for both teams that ends 2-2.
Our good friends and future USL rivals at Against the Run of Play (Tampa) have a great piece detailing the game. Click to continue reading...

SUMmer of Soccer Continues

Coming into this past weekend, 21 matches(5 doubleheaders) have been played during the the 'Summer of Soccer' which began on June 20. Attendance: 252,914. All games, except the Timbers friendly, were part of entities owned or marketed by Soccer United Marketing(SUM).

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Miami FC Defender #6 Zourab Tsiskaridze best known to fans as "Zee" is said to have saved a child from drowning. No details are known about the incident but we'll get you the full scoop. This proves Zee is a hero on and off the field. He's also a good free kicker and has already scored for the Blues. Click to continue reading...