Category Archives: MLS- Portland Timbers

Valencia equalizer helps 10-man Timbers tie Whitecaps

The Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches on Saturday, overcoming a 2-1 deficit and Futty Danso red card to earn a 2-2 draw in Vancouver. Jose Valencia delivered the equalizer for the Timbers. Continue reading »

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MLS Spotlight: Wallace emerges for Timbers with breakout campaign

Rodney Wallace has served as a consistent threat on the left flank for the Portland Timbers, emerging as perhaps the league’s most improved player in 2013. Continue reading »

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Timbers Notes: Ricketts shining in goal, Kah begins training, and more

Portland Timbers goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts is emerging as a key figure in Portland’s early-season success. We look at his recent run, and cover other Timbers-related topics in the latest installment of Timbers Notes. Continue reading »

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MLS West Notes: Zimmerman makes FC Dallas debut; Rapids might get some rest; and more

FC Dallas rookie Walker Zimmerman made his debut last weekend, an important step for the U.S. Under-20 defender as he works his way back from a groin injury that has sidelined him for months. Continue reading »

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SBI MLS Player of the Week: Rodney Wallace

Portland Timbers standout Rodney Wallace is enjoying a breakout season, and his performances in Week 11 helped him earn SBI MLS Player of the Week honors. Continue reading »

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Timbers thrash Chivas USA to push unbeaten streak to nine

The Portland Timbers extended their unbeaten streak to nine matches on Sunday thanks to a thorough 3-0 dismantling of Chivas USA at Jeld-Wen Field. Continue reading »

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MLS Disciplinary Committee suspends Alvarez, fines Porter and Hackworth

Major League Soccer’s Disciplinary Committee has announced the suspension and fine of Carlos Alvarez, as well as the fines of managers Caleb Porter and John Hackworth. Continue reading »

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MLS West Notes: Pickens might not regain starting spot, Attinella heads to NASL, and more

Veteran goalkeeper Matt Pickens won’t have an easy time getting his starting job back with the Colorado Rapids. Not with Clint Irwin enjoying a breakout season in his place. Continue reading »

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FC Dallas and Timbers keep unbeaten streaks going in scrappy draw

FC Dallas and the Portland played to a 1-1 draw in Frisco, Texas in their match-up of top Western Conference teams. Kenny Cooper’s penalty tied things up for Dallas at home. Continue reading »

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Timbers Notes- Prepping for battle of top West teams, a look at centerback changes, and more

BY MIKE DONOVAN PORTLAND, Ore.- For the the first time in their short MLS tenure, the Portland Timbers are preparing for a matchup that will involve two teams at the top of the conference standings. And despite being in new surroundings, … Continue reading »

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