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Things to Take Note of During 180 Goalless Minutes at Merlo Field
By: Sean |
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For the second Friday night in as many weeks, the Portland Timbers continued their pre-season warm-up with another friendly on Merlo Field at the University of Portland’s Clive Charles Soccer Complex. This contest against the Pilots ended 0-0, much like the contest just seven nights earlier against the NY/NJ Red Bulls [Reserves]. Despite [...]
Category: Friendlies
Sights and Sounds from MLS to Portland Announcement
By: Bob Kellett | 1 Comment
Category: Portland MLS ExpansionWe’re all going to the Bitter End Pub….
By: Bob Kellett | 1 Comment
This precise moment is when you need to call in sick to work. I know you aren’t feeling well. In fact, the only thing that will cure you is getting your butt down to the MLS announcement at the Hilton at 9:30. After that you should receive further attention by following the [...]
Category: Portland MLS ExpansionSomething to Enjoy on MLS Announcement Eve
By: Bob Kellett | No Comments
If you only read one thing between now and 9:30 Friday morning, read this.
Category: Portland MLS ExpansionMLS to Portland Announcement on Friday
By: Bob Kellett | 3 Comments
What: Rally and Press Conference Announcement
When: 9:30 a.m., Friday March 20
Where: Portland Hilton
921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland Oregon
Celebrate. That is all.
Category: Portland MLS ExpansionNew Players Coming to Portland from all Directions
By: Bob Kellett | 3 Comments
That mop of hair over there to the left belongs to defender Stephen Keel, the newest member of the 2009 Portland Timbers. Keel comes to Portland after being released by the Colorado Rockies Rapids. He is the 15th new player on the club’s roster. Talk about changes!
Below the jump is a list [...]
Let the preseason begin
By: Bob Kellett | 2 Comments
Now that we are at the tail end of a dramatic week of MLS expansion goodness, the attention briefly returns to the guys who are suiting up for the 2009 version of the Portland Timbers. The good guys travel to San Jose Saturday to take part in their first exhibition match. What can [...]
Category: FriendliesMLS in Portland: Pro 3-2 Against (Penalties)
By: Sean | 3 Comments
The Portland City Council met this afternoon to discuss and vote on Merritt Paulson’s proposal for bringing the MLS to the Rose City. In many respects, the marathon session was not unlike a cup replay: 0-0 after regulation and 0-0 after added extra time…so it went straight to a penalty shoot-out.
The vote was [...]
Category: Portland MLS ExpansionA Week of MLS Developments in Bite-Sized Nuggets
By: Sean | 1 Comment
As the anticipated date for the 2011 MLS expansion announcement draws near, there has been no shortage of developments regarding the Rose City. Here are some of the highlights, packaged in bite-size nuggets…
1. Miami bows out of the expansion race, citing “adverse market conditions.” This leaves four candidate cities for [...]
Category: Portland MLS ExpansionWe’ve Got a Goalkeeper
By: Sean | 4 Comments
I’m sure by now you’ve heard that the Timbers have officially signed a goalkeeper, Steve Cronin, previously with the LA Galaxy. This is good news as we can now officially field a team. The 25-year shot stopper had a successful collegiate career at Santa Clara University and was signed by the San Jose [...]
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