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217 days have passed since the Portland Timbers’ last victory on the road. While their 1-0 win at LAFC in July seemed to be a major turning point, the Timbers failed to win any of their 9 remaining road games in 2025 (playoffs included). To avoid stretching that streak to
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It was an odd journey, especially in the first half, but three points and a clean sheet is three points and a clean sheet. Oh, and Paul Rothrock is still Paulie Primetime.
The Rose City Breakdown Episode 10:00/3298.41× 2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City. 2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women's sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA)
Two years ago, the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their season opener at Providence Park. Last year, the Portland Timbers lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps by the same scoreline in their season opener at Providence Park. Like both of their previous season openers at Phil Neville, tonight’
Big occasions demand proper attire. You cannot show up to a wedding in sweatpants. There’s an official uniform for college graduations, as freshly-minted graduates don caps and robes to walk across a large stage to collect their diplomas. Providence Park is no stranger to the latter event, having hosted
Season previews have a defined formula. Which players left? Which players arrived? Where do you think *insert team* will finish in the table? Can they win a trophy? Other outlets will preview the Portland Timbers’ 2026 campaign and touch on all of those talking points. Those are important topics to
Since April 27th’s victory in Carson, road games have been the site of utter horrors for the Portland Timbers. When they traveled to Los Angeles on a sunny Friday evening, many thought it would be more of the same. But the Portland Timbers did not oblige the haters. In
The Seattle Sounders have shown interest in Dutch U21 player, Noah Ohio, out of FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie. According to Niko Moreno, the Sounders had already submitted a bid for him, but as far as I know, the fee was not known. I was informed by sources close to
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The Rose City Breakdown Episode 10:00/3298.41× 2026 is truly a momentous year for women's sports in the Rose City. 2026 also marks the first year where the state and city will have three professional women's sports teams: Portland Thorns (NWSL), Portland Fire (WNBA)
Two years ago, the Portland Timbers defeated the Colorado Rapids 4-1 in their season opener at Providence Park. Last year, the Portland Timbers lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps by the same scoreline in their season opener at Providence Park. Like both of their previous season openers at Phil Neville, tonight’
Big occasions demand proper attire. You cannot show up to a wedding in sweatpants. There’s an official uniform for college graduations, as freshly-minted graduates don caps and robes to walk across a large stage to collect their diplomas. Providence Park is no stranger to the latter event, having hosted
Season previews have a defined formula. Which players left? Which players arrived? Where do you think *insert team* will finish in the table? Can they win a trophy? Other outlets will preview the Portland Timbers’ 2026 campaign and touch on all of those talking points. Those are important topics to
The big transfer of Obed Vargas to Atlético Madrid was a watershed moment for the Sounders, whose academy continues to produce, and for Obed, who now plays for his longtime favorite team. And yet its true importance is not yet written.
After David Ayala was sold to Miami, one question was on everyone’s mind: “Who will replace him?” Three weeks later, it appears that the question has been partially answered. Who is Cole Bassett? Cole Bassett is a 24-year-old central midfielder from Colorado. In 2017, he joined the Colorado Rapids
It’s something that I never wanted to write. Two weeks ago, David Ayala was sold to Inter Miami for $2M. Because my thoughts on the transfer were rather fresh, I think they need some revision based on some new developments. Per Tom Bogert of The Athletic, Ayala wasn’t
December is usually a slow month for the Portland Timbers. As a result, there isn’t much to talk about. However, the wheels of recruitment are always spinning. Two new signings are further evidence of that fact. Those two players will improve the Timbers in 2026, but they also provide
I spent the morning of January 7th, 2026 (Happy New Year by the way) putting some final touches on the 3rd part of the Offseason To-Do List. That article is still coming, by the way. Nashville won the sweepstakes for Cristian Espinoza (the Timbers reached the season finale of *insert
The NWSL introduced its "High Impact Player" rule on Tuesday as a way to keep stars stateside, but with the NWSLPA balking hard, what might the next news be? And how might this new rule affect the Reign, should it go through?
A lifetime ago, I actually played the game. As a child growing up in Nova Scotia, there wasn't a whole lot else to do other than play sports. We played hockey in the winter, and soccer and baseball in the summer. I still have a box of medals
There's not a lot you can say about this match other than, you had to be there. In their potential last home game of the season, the Whitecaps filled both the lower and upper bowl of BC Place; with a staggering 53,957 people in attendance. The Vancouver
