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Meet Mr. Magee
By: Bob Kellett |What do ya know! An actual Timbers story that has nothing to do with stadiums, money, and misinformation. Granted it is a story about an assistant manager, but it is a story nevertheless. I’m always interested when a coach brings in another coach with experience to work under him. I am [...]
The Preseason Numbers
By: Bob Kellett |The Portland Timbers defeated the Seattle Sounders reserve team 3-2 on Monday, proving beyond a doubt that we don’t need to wait until 2011 to win the MLS Cup (Update: Recap and video). The victory means that the Timbers have 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss this preseason (1-1-1 against MLS clubs). [...]
Timbers to Face Club America’s Reserve Squad
By: Bob Kellett |The excitement is palpable, I’m sure. It will grow to a full frenzy when you look at the schedule and see that the Club America game is scheduled for the day immediately following a match against the Vancouver Whitecaps. Hopefully the starters will be rested so that we can kick off the international [...]
“It’s an Honor to Play the Timbers”
By: Bob Kellett |* Timbers top Oregon State
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Suzuki lifts Timbers to preseason win over OSU.
Yes, that Suzuki. Timbers pick up their first win of 2009. We’re going to win the league. The Pac-10 is all ours.
Portland Timbers Sign Takuro Nishimura
By: Bob Kellett |He’s a trialist no more. Japanese defender Takuro Nishimura has apparently signed his name on a contract that requires him to play for the 2009 Portland Timbers. A blessed life with adoring fans he shall have.
The 31-year-old had been one of two trialists remaining in camp. He last played for [...]
The View from 10,000 Feet
By: Bob Kellett |Zero. That is the precise number of minutes I have spent watching the Portland Timbers this preseason. Sad. Pathetic. I should be fired. Zero is also the precise number of goals that the Timbers have scored in 270 minutes of meaningless play. Kind of sad, kind of pathetic, and [...]






